The Naked Grouse (Old Bottling) vs Stauning HØST

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

The Naked Grouse (Old Bottling)Stauning HØST
DistilleryNaked MaltStauning
Region
CountryScotlandDenmark
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV40%40.5%
AgeNASNAS
Price£49.95£41.5
Rating5.00/5

The Naked Grouse (Old Bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Stauning HØST

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

The Naked Grouse (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Stauning HØST

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Stauning HØST is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Stauning HØST is better value at £42 vs £50.

For beginners: The Naked Grouse (Old Bottling) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Naked Grouse (Old Bottling)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £41.5)
  • 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 affordable (£41.5 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy The?

The Naked Grouse (Old Bottling) 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 The Naked Grouse (Old Bottling)

SherriedDried FruitNuttyHoney

Only Stauning HØST

New WoodFresh FruitVegetativeCooked Fruit

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