Dalmore 33 Year Old 1976 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 33 Year Old 1976 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Dalmore
£117
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Dalmore 33 Year Old 1976 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | North Star Spirits |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 43.1% |
| Age | 33 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £116.61 | £116.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dalmore 33 Year Old 1976 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Dalmore 33 Year Old 1976 - Old Malt Cask (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).
Dalmore 33 Year Old 1976 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £117 vs £117.
For beginners: Dalmore 33 Year Old 1976 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Dalmore 33 Year Old 1976 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£116.61 vs £116.95)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 31 years)
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 £116.61)
Who should buy Dalmore?
Dalmore 33 Year Old 1976 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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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