Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Haran 21 Year Old Original Casks Selection

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsHaran 21 Year Old Original Casks Selection
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsHaran
Region
CountryScotlandSpain
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%42%
Age31 yr21 yr
Price£116.95£153.83
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Haran 21 Year Old Original Casks Selection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Haran 21 Year Old Original Casks Selection

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 £154.

For beginners: Haran 21 Year Old Original Casks Selection is more approachable (70/100 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 £153.83)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Haran 21 Year Old Original Casks Selection

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£153.83 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 Haran?

Haran 21 Year Old Original Casks Selection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

VanillaNutty

Only Haran 21 Year Old Original Casks Selection

Malt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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