Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Macduff 2003 / 21 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
Macduff 2003 / 21 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
Macduff
£169
| Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | Macduff 2003 / 21 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North Star Spirits | Macduff |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 43.1% | 40% |
| Age | 31 yr | NAS |
| Price | £116.95 | £169 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Macduff 2003 / 21 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Macduff 2003 / 21 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
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 £169.
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 £169)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Macduff 2003 / 21 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −More expensive (£169 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 Macduff?
Macduff 2003 / 21 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Only Macduff 2003 / 21 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky