Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13600) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13600) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Cambus
£169
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13600) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cambus | North Star Spirits |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43.1% |
| Age | 30 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £168.95 | £116.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13600) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13600) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £169.
For beginners: Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13600) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13600) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£168.95 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 £168.95)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 30 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Cambus?
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13600) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
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