Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Benriach 22 Year Old Dunder - Peated

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsBenriach 22 Year Old Dunder - Peated
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsBenriach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%46%
Age31 yr22 yr
Price£116.95£160
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Benriach 22 Year Old Dunder - Peated

Smoke64/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benriach 22 Year Old Dunder - Peated

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 £160.

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)
  • +More affordable (£116.95 vs £160)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 22 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Benriach 22 Year Old Dunder - Peated

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£160 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 Benriach?

Benriach 22 Year Old Dunder - Peated 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

Vanilla

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodNutty

Only Benriach 22 Year Old Dunder - Peated

SmokeyCooked FruitToastedYeasty

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