Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
£88
| Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North Star Spirits | Duncan Taylor |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43.1% | 54.2% |
| Age | 31 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £116.95 | £87.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £88 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 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£116.95 vs £87.95)
Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£87.95 vs £116.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −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 Campbeltown?
Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Only Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)