Blair Athol 2007 / 16 Year Old / The Seasons: Winter / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Blair Athol 2007 / 16 Year Old / The Seasons: Winter / The Whisky Exchange Highland WhiskySirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryBlair AtholNorth Star Spirits
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%43.1%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£110£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 2007 / 16 Year Old / The Seasons: Winter / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Blair Athol 2007 / 16 Year Old / The Seasons: Winter / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky

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).

Blair Athol 2007 / 16 Year Old / The Seasons: Winter / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky is better value at £110 vs £117.

For beginners: Blair Athol 2007 / 16 Year Old / The Seasons: Winter / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Blair Athol 2007 / 16 Year Old / The Seasons: Winter / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£110 vs £116.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£116.95 vs £110)

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 2007 / 16 Year Old / The Seasons: Winter / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Blair Athol 2007 / 16 Year Old / The Seasons: Winter / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky

HoneyDried FruitLeatheryToastedChocolate

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodVanillaNutty

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