Glen Moray 21 Year Old Portwood Finish - Elgin Heritage vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Glen Moray 21 Year Old Portwood Finish - Elgin HeritageSirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryGlen MorayNorth Star Spirits
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46.3%43.1%
Age21 yr31 yr
Price£169.9£116.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Moray 21 Year Old Portwood Finish - Elgin Heritage

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner55/100
Value29/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Glen Moray 21 Year Old Portwood Finish - Elgin Heritage

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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 Moray 21 Year Old Portwood Finish - Elgin Heritage

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£169.9 vs £116.95)

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£116.95 vs £169.9)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 21 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 21 Year Old Portwood Finish - Elgin Heritage 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

Vanilla

Only Glen Moray 21 Year Old Portwood Finish - Elgin Heritage

SherriedCooked FruitHoneyToasted

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodNutty

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