Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Caledonian
£154
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caledonian | North Star Spirits |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 49.7% | 43.1% |
| Age | 29 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £154.49 | £116.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
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 £154.
For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£154.49 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 £154.49)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 29 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Caledonian?
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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 Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits