Frapin Cigar Blend XO Cognac vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Frapin Cigar Blend XO CognacSirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryFrapinNorth Star Spirits
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%43.1%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£113£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Frapin Cigar Blend XO Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Frapin Cigar Blend XO Cognac

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).

Frapin Cigar Blend XO Cognac is better value at £113 vs £117.

For beginners: Frapin Cigar Blend XO Cognac is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Frapin Cigar Blend XO Cognac

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£113 vs £116.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £113)

Who should buy Frapin?

Frapin Cigar Blend XO Cognac 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

VanillaOld WoodNutty

Only Frapin Cigar Blend XO Cognac

Dried FruitTobaccoSherried

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