Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Stauning HØST

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

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Stauning HØST
DistilleryArdmoreStauning
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandDenmark
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%40.5%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£39.95£41.5
Rating5.00/5

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Stauning HØST

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

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Stauning HØST

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Stauning HØST is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £40 vs £42.

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

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £41.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Stauning HØST

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.5 vs £39.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ardmore?

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Toasted

Only Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokeyMalt ExtractHoney

Only Stauning HØST

New WoodFresh FruitVegetativeCooked Fruit

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