Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Blair Athol
£110
| Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North Star Spirits | Blair Athol |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.1% | 49.4% |
| Age | 31 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £116.95 | £109.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is better value at £110 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 14 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£116.95 vs £109.95)
Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +More affordable (£109.95 vs £116.95)
Cons
- −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 Blair?
Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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