Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi)Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryGlen GrantNorth Star Spirits
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV62.1%43.1%
Age22 yr31 yr
Price£179.95£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi)

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 £180.

For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (62.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£179.95 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 £179.95)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 22 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi) 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

Both taste of

VanillaOld Wood

Only Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi)

HoneyToastedSherried

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Nutty

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