Stauning HØST vs Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) (55.7%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Stauning HØST
Stauning
★ 5.00
£42
Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) (55.7%)
Blair Athol
★ 4.25
£35
| Stauning HØST | Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) (55.7%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Stauning | Blair Athol |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Denmark | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40.5% | 55.7% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £41.5 | £34.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.25/5 |
Stauning HØST
Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) (55.7%)
Stauning HØST
Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) (55.7%)
Quick verdict
Stauning HØST is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).
Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) (55.7%) is better value at £35 vs £42.
For beginners: Stauning HØST is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Stauning HØST
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£41.5 vs £34.95)
Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) (55.7%)
Pros
- +More affordable (£34.95 vs £41.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 Blair?
Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) (55.7%) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Stauning HØST
Only Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) (55.7%)