Benriach 34 Year Old 1977 (Adelphi) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 34 Year Old 1977 (Adelphi)
Benriach
★ 5.00
£185
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Benriach 34 Year Old 1977 (Adelphi) | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | North Star Spirits |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48.6% | 43.1% |
| Age | 34 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £185.13 | £116.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 34 Year Old 1977 (Adelphi)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Benriach 34 Year Old 1977 (Adelphi)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £117 vs £185.
For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Benriach 34 Year Old 1977 (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 31 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£185.13 vs £116.95)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£116.95 vs £185.13)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 34 Year Old 1977 (Adelphi) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
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