Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Blair Athol
£110
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | North Star Spirits |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 49.4% | 43.1% |
| Age | 14 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £116.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is better value at £110 vs £117.
For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +More affordable (£109.95 vs £116.95)
Cons
- −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 14 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£116.95 vs £109.95)
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) 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
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