Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage vs Stauning HØST

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

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory VintageStauning HØST
DistilleryAultmoreStauning
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandDenmark
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%40.5%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£34.95£41.5
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Stauning HØST

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

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Stauning HØST

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Stauning HØST is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage is better value at £35 vs £42.

For beginners: Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £41.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Stauning HØST

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.5 vs £34.95)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

ToastedFresh Fruit

Only Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Stauning HØST

New WoodVegetativeCooked Fruit

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