Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old
Bunnahabhain
★ 4.25
£116
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | North Star Spirits |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46.3% | 43.1% |
| Age | 18 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £115.83 | £116.95 |
| Rating | 4.25/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old is better value at £116 vs £117.
For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old
Pros
- +More affordable (£115.83 vs £116.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 18 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£116.95 vs £115.83)
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
Only Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Where to buy
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange