Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Deanston
★ 5.00
£123
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | North Star Spirits |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £122.95 | £116.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £117 vs £123.
For beginners: Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£122.95 vs £116.95)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£116.95 vs £122.95)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits