Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Cambus 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 104233) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsCambus 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 104233) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsCambus
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV43.1%51.5%
Age31 yr30 yr
Price£116.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Cambus 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 104233) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cambus 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 104233) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 £150.

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 £150)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 30 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Cambus 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 104233) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£150 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 Cambus?

Cambus 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 104233) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

Old WoodVanillaNutty

Only Cambus 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 104233) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

HoneyMalt Extract

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