Black Bull 18 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Black Bull 18 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
£120
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Black Bull 18 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor) | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Duncan Taylor | North Star Spirits |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 43.1% |
| Age | 18 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £120.03 | £116.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Black Bull 18 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Black Bull 18 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
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).
Black Bull 18 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£120.03 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 £120.03)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Black?
Black Bull 18 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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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