Cognac Park Chai No.8 Borderies vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Cognac Park Chai No.8 BorderiesSirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryParkNorth Star Spirits
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%43.1%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£157£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Cognac Park Chai No.8 Borderies

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Cognac Park Chai No.8 Borderies

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).

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £117 vs £157.

For beginners: Cognac Park Chai No.8 Borderies is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Cognac Park Chai No.8 Borderies

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£157 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 £157)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Cognac?

Cognac Park Chai No.8 Borderies 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

Both taste of

NuttyVanilla

Only Cognac Park Chai No.8 Borderies

HoneyToasted

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old Wood

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