The Six Isles Voyager vs Stauning HØST

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

The Six Isles VoyagerStauning HØST
DistilleryIan MacleodStauning
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandDenmark
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV46%40.5%
AgeNASNAS
Price£39.5£41.5
Rating4.50/55.00/5

The Six Isles Voyager

Smoke64/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Stauning HØST

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

The Six Isles Voyager

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Stauning HØST

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Stauning HØST is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

The Six Isles Voyager is better value at £40 vs £42.

For beginners: Stauning HØST is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Six Isles Voyager

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£39.5 vs £41.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)

Stauning HØST

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.5 vs £39.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy The?

The Six Isles Voyager suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Who should buy Stauning?

Stauning HØST suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only The Six Isles Voyager

SmokeyMalt ExtractLeafyOily

Only Stauning HØST

New WoodToastedVegetativeCooked Fruit

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