Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Aberlour
£152
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | North Star Spirits |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £151.61 | £116.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
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: Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£151.61 vs £116.95)
- −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)
- +More affordable (£116.95 vs £151.61)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits