Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) (59.9%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) (59.9%)
Fettercairn
★ 5.00
£112
| Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) (59.9%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North Star Spirits | Fettercairn |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.1% | 59.9% |
| Age | 31 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £116.95 | £111.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) (59.9%)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) (59.9%)
Quick verdict
Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) (59.9%) is better value at £112 vs £117.
For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£116.95 vs £111.95)
Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) (59.9%)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£111.95 vs £116.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.9%) — may need water
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 Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) (59.9%) 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
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Only Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) (59.9%)