Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Bache Gabrielsen XO Premium Cognac

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsBache Gabrielsen XO Premium Cognac
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsBache Gabrielsen
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV43.1%40%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£116.95£102
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Bache Gabrielsen XO Premium Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bache Gabrielsen XO Premium Cognac

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bache Gabrielsen XO Premium Cognac is better value at £102 vs £117.

For beginners: Bache Gabrielsen XO Premium Cognac 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£116.95 vs £102)

Bache Gabrielsen XO Premium Cognac

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£102 vs £116.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Bache?

Bache Gabrielsen XO Premium Cognac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaNutty

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old Wood

Only Bache Gabrielsen XO Premium Cognac

Cooked FruitToastedHoney

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