Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1993 (batch 18/078) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1993 (batch 18/078) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryGlen KeithNorth Star Spirits
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV49.3%43.1%
Age24 yr31 yr
Price£170£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1993 (batch 18/078) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1993 (batch 18/078) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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 £170.

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

Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1993 (batch 18/078) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£170 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 £170)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 24 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1993 (batch 18/078) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Keith 24 Year Old 1993 (batch 18/078) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Nutty

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