Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Rye x Amrut - Collaborative Series vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Rye x Amrut - Collaborative SeriesSirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryBardstown Bourbon CoNorth Star Spirits
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended Malt
ABV55%43.1%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£165£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Rye x Amrut - Collaborative Series

Smoke64/100
Sweetness90/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Rye x Amrut - Collaborative Series

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).

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £117 vs £165.

For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Rye x Amrut - Collaborative Series

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£165 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 £165)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bardstown?

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Rye x Amrut - Collaborative Series suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Vanilla

Only Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Rye x Amrut - Collaborative Series

TobaccoSmokeyLeafy

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodNutty

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