Glen Moray 20 Year Old vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Glen Moray 20 Year OldSirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryGlen MorayNorth Star Spirits
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%43.1%
Age20 yr31 yr
Price£150£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 20 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Glen Moray 20 Year Old

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 £150.

For beginners: Glen Moray 20 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 20 Year Old

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 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 £150)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 20 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 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 Moray 20 Year Old

HoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Nutty

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