Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Glen Grant 18 Year Old 1992 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsGlen Grant 18 Year Old 1992 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%54.6%
Age31 yr18 yr
Price£116.95£114.95
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Glen Grant 18 Year Old 1992 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 18 Year Old 1992 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Grant 18 Year Old 1992 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £115 vs £117.

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)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 18 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£116.95 vs £114.95)

Glen Grant 18 Year Old 1992 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£114.95 vs £116.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
  • 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 18 Year Old 1992 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 WoodVanilla

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Nutty

Only Glen Grant 18 Year Old 1992 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

HoneyToastedMalt Extract

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