Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Craigellachie 21 Year Old (cask 13740) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsCraigellachie 21 Year Old (cask 13740) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%50%
Age31 yr21 yr
Price£116.95£85.25
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Craigellachie 21 Year Old (cask 13740) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Craigellachie 21 Year Old (cask 13740) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Craigellachie 21 Year Old (cask 13740) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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 21 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£116.95 vs £85.25)

Craigellachie 21 Year Old (cask 13740) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£85.25 vs £116.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 21 Year Old (cask 13740) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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 Craigellachie 21 Year Old (cask 13740) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateHoneyToasted

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