Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L
Aberlour
£120
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | North Star Spirits |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £120 | £116.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £117 vs £120.
For beginners: Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 vs £116.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£116.95 vs £120)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy Sirius?
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits