Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Glenrothes 18 Year Old 1990 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsGlenrothes 18 Year Old 1990 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsGlenrothes
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%46%
Age31 yr18 yr
Price£116.95£120
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Glenrothes 18 Year Old 1990 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner60/100
Value42/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenrothes 18 Year Old 1990 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £117 vs £120.

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
  • +More affordable (£116.95 vs £120)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 18 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenrothes 18 Year Old 1990 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£120 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 Glenrothes?

Glenrothes 18 Year Old 1990 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

VanillaNutty

Only Glenrothes 18 Year Old 1990 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

SherriedDried FruitHoneyToasted

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