Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsAmrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsAmrut
Region
CountryScotlandIndia
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%57.1%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£116.95£88.99
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner55/100
Value56/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is better value at £89 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

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£116.95 vs £88.99)

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£88.99 vs £116.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

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 Amrut?

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodNutty

Only Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

SherriedMalt ExtractHoney

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