Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Glen Scotia 18 Year Old

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsGlen Scotia 18 Year Old
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsGlen Scotia
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%46%
Age31 yr18 yr
Price£116.95£129.95
Rating5.00/53.56/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Glen Scotia 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner60/100
Value27/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Scotia 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.56).

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £117 vs £130.

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 £129.95)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Scotia 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£129.95 vs £116.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.6 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 Scotia 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Tasting notes

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodVanillaNutty

Only Glen Scotia 18 Year Old

SherriedToastedDried FruitTobaccoLeathery

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