The Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1 vs Stauning HØST

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

The Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1Stauning HØST
DistilleryThe Three DrinkersStauning
Region
CountryScotlandDenmark
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV45%40.5%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£39.95£41.5
Rating4.89/55.00/5

The Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Stauning HØST

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

The Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Stauning HØST

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Stauning HØST is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.89).

The Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1 is better value at £40 vs £42.

For beginners: The Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £41.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.9 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 £39.95)

Who should buy The?

The Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1 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

Toasted

Only The Three Drinkers Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old - Cask Selection No. 1

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

Only Stauning HØST

New WoodFresh FruitVegetativeCooked Fruit

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