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

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

Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)Stauning HØST
DistilleryMurray McDavidStauning
Region
CountryScotlandDenmark
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV46%40.5%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£38.59£41.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Stauning HØST

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

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Stauning HØST

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: Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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)

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)

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.

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

Cooked FruitToasted

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

SherriedDried FruitNutty

Only Stauning HØST

New WoodFresh FruitVegetative

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