Bladnoch 14 Year Old (2021 Release) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Bladnoch 14 Year Old (2021 Release)Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryBladnochNorth Star Spirits
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46.7%43.1%
Age14 yr31 yr
Price£150£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 14 Year Old (2021 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Bladnoch 14 Year Old (2021 Release)

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 £150.

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

Bladnoch 14 Year Old (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 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 £150)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 14 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 14 Year Old (2021 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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

Only Bladnoch 14 Year Old (2021 Release)

SherriedCitricToastedDried Fruit

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodVanillaNutty

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