Bimber 8 Year Old 2016 - Harmony Of Eight vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Bimber 8 Year Old 2016 - Harmony Of EightSirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryBimberNorth Star Spirits
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%43.1%
Age8 yr31 yr
Price£119.9£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Bimber 8 Year Old 2016 - Harmony Of Eight

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Bimber 8 Year Old 2016 - Harmony Of Eight

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 £120.

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

Bimber 8 Year Old 2016 - Harmony Of Eight

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£119.9 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 £119.9)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bimber?

Bimber 8 Year Old 2016 - Harmony Of Eight suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Nutty

Only Bimber 8 Year Old 2016 - Harmony Of Eight

SherriedHoneyCooked FruitMalt Extract

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodVanilla

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