Glen Grant 5 Year Old - 1971 vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Glen Grant 5 Year Old - 1971Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryGlen GrantNorth Star Spirits
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%43.1%
Age5 yr31 yr
Price£180£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Grant 5 Year Old - 1971

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Glen Grant 5 Year Old - 1971

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: Glen Grant 5 Year Old - 1971 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 5 Year Old - 1971

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£180 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 £180)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 5 Year Old - 1971 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Wood

Only Glen Grant 5 Year Old - 1971

Malt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Nutty

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