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

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

Stauning HØSTAultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage
DistilleryStauningAultmore
RegionSpeyside
CountryDenmarkScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40.5%43%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£41.5£34.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Stauning HØST

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

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

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

Stauning HØST

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

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).

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)

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)

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.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedFresh Fruit

Only Stauning HØST

New WoodVegetativeCooked Fruit

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

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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