Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Benriach 34 Year Old 1977 (Adelphi)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsBenriach 34 Year Old 1977 (Adelphi)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsBenriach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%48.6%
Age31 yr34 yr
Price£116.95£185.13
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Benriach 34 Year Old 1977 (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner55/100
Value27/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benriach 34 Year Old 1977 (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £117 vs £185.

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
  • +More affordable (£116.95 vs £185.13)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Benriach 34 Year Old 1977 (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (34 vs 31 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£185.13 vs £116.95)

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 Benriach?

Benriach 34 Year Old 1977 (Adelphi) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodNutty

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Vanilla

Only Benriach 34 Year Old 1977 (Adelphi)

SherriedDried FruitToasted

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