Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Glentauchers 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 4150 & 4154) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
Glentauchers 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 4150 & 4154) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glentauchers
£136
| Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | Glentauchers 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 4150 & 4154) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North Star Spirits | Glentauchers |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.1% | 47.8% |
| Age | 31 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £116.95 | £135.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Glentauchers 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 4150 & 4154) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Glentauchers 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 4150 & 4154) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £136.
For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£116.95 vs £135.95)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glentauchers 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 4150 & 4154) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£135.95 vs £116.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 4150 & 4154) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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