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

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

Bache Gabrielsen XO Premium CognacSirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryBache GabrielsenNorth Star Spirits
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%43.1%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£102£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Bache Gabrielsen XO Premium Cognac

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Bache Gabrielsen XO Premium Cognac

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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).

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)

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)

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.

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

NuttyVanilla

Only Bache Gabrielsen XO Premium Cognac

Cooked FruitToastedHoney

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old Wood

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