Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsPulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%56.7%
Age31 yr17 yr
Price£116.95£115
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find) is better value at £115 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 17 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£116.95 vs £115)

Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£115 vs £116.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.7%) — 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 Pulteney?

Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodNutty

Only Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find)

HoneySherriedCitricMalt Extract

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