Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Tamnavulin 40 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsTamnavulin 40 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsTamnavulin
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%40.4%
Age31 yr40 yr
Price£116.95£127.71
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Tamnavulin 40 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness78/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tamnavulin 40 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks)

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 £128.

For beginners: Tamnavulin 40 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks) is more approachable (85/100 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 £127.71)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tamnavulin 40 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 31 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£127.71 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 Tamnavulin?

Tamnavulin 40 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodVanilla

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Nutty

Only Tamnavulin 40 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks)

HoneySherried

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