Bowsaw Small Batch Bourbon vs Stauning HØST

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

Bowsaw Small Batch BourbonStauning HØST
DistilleryBowsawStauning
Region
CountryAmericaDenmark
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV40%40.5%
AgeNASNAS
Price£31.49£41.5
Rating4.33/55.00/5

Bowsaw Small Batch Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

Stauning HØST

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

Bowsaw Small Batch Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Stauning HØST

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Stauning HØST is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).

Bowsaw Small Batch Bourbon is better value at £31 vs £42.

For beginners: Bowsaw Small Batch Bourbon is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Bowsaw Small Batch Bourbon

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.49 vs £41.5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 £31.49)

Who should buy Bowsaw?

Bowsaw Small Batch Bourbon 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

New Wood

Only Bowsaw Small Batch Bourbon

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Stauning HØST

ToastedFresh FruitVegetativeCooked Fruit

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