Glenfiddich 14 Year Old - Bourbon Barrel Reserve vs Stauning HØST

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

Glenfiddich 14 Year Old - Bourbon Barrel ReserveStauning HØST
DistilleryGlenfiddichStauning
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandDenmark
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%40.5%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£50.95£41.5
Rating4.33/55.00/5

Glenfiddich 14 Year Old - Bourbon Barrel Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner90/100
Value85/100

Stauning HØST

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

Glenfiddich 14 Year Old - Bourbon Barrel Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Stauning HØST

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Stauning HØST is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).

Stauning HØST is better value at £42 vs £51.

For beginners: Glenfiddich 14 Year Old - Bourbon Barrel Reserve is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Glenfiddich 14 Year Old - Bourbon Barrel Reserve

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£50.95 vs £41.5)
  • Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)

Stauning HØST

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£41.5 vs £50.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 14 Year Old - Bourbon Barrel Reserve is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 FruitNew Wood

Only Glenfiddich 14 Year Old - Bourbon Barrel Reserve

VanillaHoney

Only Stauning HØST

ToastedVegetativeCooked Fruit

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