Stauning HØST vs Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)

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

Stauning HØSTRìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryStauningMurray McDavid
Region
CountryDenmarkScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV40.5%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£41.5£38.59
Rating5.00/5

Stauning HØST

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

Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness44/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Stauning HØST

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Stauning HØST is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) is better value at £39 vs £42.

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

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 £38.59)

Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.59 vs £41.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Rìgh?

Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) 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

ToastedCooked Fruit

Only Stauning HØST

New WoodFresh FruitVegetative

Only Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)

SherriedDried FruitNutty

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