Dalaruan - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) vs Stauning HØST

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

Dalaruan - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)Stauning HØST
DistilleryThe Lost Distillery CompanyStauning
Region
CountryScotlandDenmark
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV43%40.5%
AgeNASNAS
Price£36.65£41.5
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Dalaruan - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value82/100

Stauning HØST

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

Dalaruan - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Stauning HØST

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Stauning HØST is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Dalaruan - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) is better value at £37 vs £42.

For beginners: Dalaruan - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Dalaruan - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.65 vs £41.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)

Stauning HØST

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.5 vs £36.65)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Dalaruan?

Dalaruan - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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 Dalaruan - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

Malt ExtractSmokey

Only Stauning HØST

New WoodFresh FruitVegetativeCooked Fruit

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