Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs North British 33 Year Old 1987 (cask 238570) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
North British 33 Year Old 1987 (cask 238570) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
North British
£160
| Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | North British 33 Year Old 1987 (cask 238570) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North Star Spirits | North British |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 43.1% | 43.5% |
| Age | 31 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £116.95 | £159.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North British 33 Year Old 1987 (cask 238570) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North British 33 Year Old 1987 (cask 238570) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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 £159.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
North British 33 Year Old 1987 (cask 238570) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 31 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£159.95 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 North?
North British 33 Year Old 1987 (cask 238570) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
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