Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Japanese Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (cask 132940) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsJapanese Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (cask 132940) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsKeeble Cask Company
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV43.1%47.4%
Age31 yr21 yr
Price£116.95£175.38
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Japanese Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (cask 132940) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Japanese Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (cask 132940) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask 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 £175.

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 £175.38)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Japanese Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (cask 132940) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£175.38 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 Japanese?

Japanese Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (cask 132940) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodVanilla

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Nutty

Only Japanese Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (cask 132940) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

FragantHoneyMalt Extract

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