Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
Benriach
£117
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | North Star Spirits |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 57.5% | 43.1% |
| Age | 17 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £116.62 | £116.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon is better value at £117 vs £117.
For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
Pros
- +More affordable (£116.62 vs £116.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
- −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 17 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£116.95 vs £116.62)
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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
Only Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits