Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 6733 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 6733 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryCaperdonichNorth Star Spirits
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV47.7%43.1%
Age37 yr31 yr
Price£142.97£116.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 6733 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value35/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value43/100

Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 6733 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £117 vs £143.

For beginners: Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 6733 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 6733 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (37 vs 31 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£142.97 vs £116.95)

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£116.95 vs £142.97)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Caperdonich?

Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 6733 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 6733 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateHoney

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

VanillaNutty

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