Stauning HOST Double Malt Whisky Review

Tasting Notes

Nose: Vanilla, beeswax and citrus, with a light floral and malty character.

Palate: Meadow honey and toffee lead into apple and red berries, with a rounded rye-malt richness.

Finish: Cinnamon, oak and gentle spice, with a sweet berry edge.

Summary

Stauning HØST is a Danish, no-age-statement double malt marrying single malt with malted rye whisky. It is matured in American oak, including heavily charred new American oak, with Port wood/barriques contributing its fruit character; the style is smooth, fruit-forward and floral.

Interesting Facts

• HØST means ‘harvest’ in Danish.
• The release was introduced in early 2024.
• Stauning says the local Danish rye and barley are floor-malted at the distillery before distillation and maturation on site.
• The whisky is double-distilled in 24 small direct-fired copper pot stills.