Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Àlainn 27 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (Summer 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
Àlainn 27 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (Summer 2017)
Murray McDavid
£152
| Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | Àlainn 27 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (Summer 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North Star Spirits | Murray McDavid |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43.1% | 44.9% |
| Age | 31 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £116.95 | £152.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Àlainn 27 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (Summer 2017)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Àlainn 27 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (Summer 2017)
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 £152.
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 £152.14)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 27 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Àlainn 27 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (Summer 2017)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£152.14 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 Àlainn?
Àlainn 27 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (Summer 2017) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Only Àlainn 27 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (Summer 2017)