Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1984 (cask 3028694) - The Whisky Cellar

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsCameronbridge 36 Year Old 1984 (cask 3028694) - The Whisky Cellar
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsCameron Bridge
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV43.1%53.6%
Age31 yr36 yr
Price£116.95£165
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1984 (cask 3028694) - The Whisky Cellar

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1984 (cask 3028694) - The Whisky Cellar

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 £165.

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 £165)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1984 (cask 3028694) - The Whisky Cellar

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 31 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£165 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 Cameronbridge?

Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1984 (cask 3028694) - The Whisky Cellar 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

Both taste of

Old WoodVanillaNutty

Only Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1984 (cask 3028694) - The Whisky Cellar

HoneyMalt Extract

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