Box Early Days - Batch 002 vs Stauning HØST

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

Box Early Days - Batch 002Stauning HØST
DistilleryBoxStauning
Region
CountrySwedenDenmark
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV51.5%40.5%
AgeNASNAS
Price£31.95£41.5
Rating5.00/5

Box Early Days - Batch 002

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Stauning HØST

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

Box Early Days - Batch 002

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Stauning HØST

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Stauning HØST is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Box Early Days - Batch 002 is better value at £32 vs £42.

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

Box Early Days - Batch 002

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£31.95 vs £41.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • 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 £31.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Box?

Box Early Days - Batch 002 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 FruitToasted

Only Box Early Days - Batch 002

SmokeyMalt Extract

Only Stauning HØST

New WoodVegetativeCooked Fruit

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