Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old
Bunnahabhain
★ 4.25
£116
| Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North Star Spirits | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.1% | 46.3% |
| Age | 31 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £116.95 | £115.83 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.25/5 |
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old is better value at £116 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)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£116.95 vs £115.83)
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old
Pros
- +More affordable (£115.83 vs £116.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
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Where to buy
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange