Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7416 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsCaperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7416 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsCaperdonich
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%55.6%
Age31 yr37 yr
Price£116.95£122.95
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7416 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7416 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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 £123.

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 £122.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7416 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (37 vs 31 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£122.95 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 Caperdonich?

Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7416 - 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 WoodNutty

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Vanilla

Only Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7416 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

ToastedHoneyLeathery

Explore more