Glen Garioch 12 Year Old vs Stauning HØST

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

Glen Garioch 12 Year OldStauning HØST
DistilleryGlen GariochStauning
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandDenmark
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48%40.5%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£44.25£41.5
Rating4.42/55.00/5

Glen Garioch 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Stauning HØST

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

Glen Garioch 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Stauning HØST

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Stauning HØST is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.42).

Stauning HØST is better value at £42 vs £44.

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

Glen Garioch 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.25 vs £41.5)
  • Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)

Stauning HØST

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£41.5 vs £44.25)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Garioch 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Glen Garioch 12 Year Old

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaSherried

Only Stauning HØST

New WoodFresh FruitVegetativeCooked Fruit

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