Stauning HØST vs Loch Lomond Grainstorm Peated

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

Stauning HØSTLoch Lomond Grainstorm Peated
DistilleryStauningLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryDenmarkScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV40.5%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£41.5£33
Rating5.00/54.12/5

Stauning HØST

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

Loch Lomond Grainstorm Peated

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Stauning HØST

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond Grainstorm Peated

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Stauning HØST is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.12).

Loch Lomond Grainstorm Peated is better value at £33 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 £33)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Loch Lomond Grainstorm Peated

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£33 vs £41.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.1 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 Loch?

Loch Lomond Grainstorm Peated suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedFresh Fruit

Only Stauning HØST

New WoodVegetativeCooked Fruit

Only Loch Lomond Grainstorm Peated

SmokeyVanillaOily

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