Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsCambus 30 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsCambus
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV43.1%46.6%
Age31 yr30 yr
Price£116.95£139.95
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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 £140.

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 £139.95)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 30 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£139.95 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 Cambus?

Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodVanilla

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Nutty

Only Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

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