Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsGlen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%62.1%
Age31 yr22 yr
Price£116.95£179.95
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi)

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 £180.

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 £179.95)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 22 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (62.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£179.95 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 Glen?

Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodVanilla

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Nutty

Only Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi)

HoneyToastedSherried

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