Glen Scotia 18 Year Old vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 18 Year Old
Glen Scotia
★ 3.56
£130
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Glen Scotia 18 Year Old | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | North Star Spirits |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43.1% |
| Age | 18 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £129.95 | £116.95 |
| Rating | 3.56/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 18 Year Old
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Glen Scotia 18 Year Old
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.56).
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £117 vs £130.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 18 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£129.95 vs £116.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.6 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 £129.95)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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
Only Glen Scotia 18 Year Old
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits