Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Macduff 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsMacduff 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsMacduff
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%50.2%
Age31 yr21 yr
Price£116.95£129.95
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Macduff 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Macduff 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £130.

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 £129.95)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Macduff 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£129.95 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 Macduff?

Macduff 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Nutty

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodVanilla

Only Macduff 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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