Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Auchentoshan
£160
| Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North Star Spirits | Auchentoshan |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.1% | 42.2% |
| Age | 31 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £116.95 | £159.98 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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 £160.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (70/100 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 £159.98)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 26 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£159.98 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 Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Only Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Where to buy
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange