Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsChivas Century of Malts - 1980s
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsChivas Regal
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV43.1%43%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£116.95£150
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value33/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £117 vs £150.

For beginners: Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£116.95 vs £150)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £116.95)

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 Chivas?

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodNutty

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedDried Fruit

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