Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2008 - Forest Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2008 - Forest Whisky
Glentauchers
£85
| Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2008 - Forest Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North Star Spirits | Glentauchers |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.1% | 46.5% |
| Age | 31 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £116.95 | £84.62 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2008 - Forest Whisky
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2008 - Forest Whisky
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2008 - Forest Whisky is better value at £85 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 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£116.95 vs £84.62)
Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2008 - Forest Whisky
Pros
- +More affordable (£84.62 vs £116.95)
Cons
- −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 Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2008 - Forest Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Only Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2008 - Forest Whisky