Aberfeldy 18 Year Old - Bolgheri Tuscan Cask Finish vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberfeldy 18 Year Old - Bolgheri Tuscan Cask Finish
Aberfeldy
£117
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Aberfeldy 18 Year Old - Bolgheri Tuscan Cask Finish | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberfeldy | North Star Spirits |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 43.1% |
| Age | 18 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £116.5 | £116.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberfeldy 18 Year Old - Bolgheri Tuscan Cask Finish
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Aberfeldy 18 Year Old - Bolgheri Tuscan Cask Finish
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aberfeldy 18 Year Old - Bolgheri Tuscan Cask Finish is better value at £117 vs £117.
For beginners: Aberfeldy 18 Year Old - Bolgheri Tuscan Cask Finish is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aberfeldy 18 Year Old - Bolgheri Tuscan Cask Finish
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£116.5 vs £116.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£116.95 vs £116.5)
Who should buy Aberfeldy?
Aberfeldy 18 Year Old - Bolgheri Tuscan Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Aberfeldy 18 Year Old - Bolgheri Tuscan Cask Finish
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits