GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 804024) - Oloroso Puncheon vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 804024) - Oloroso Puncheon
GlenAllachie
£115
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 804024) - Oloroso Puncheon | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | GlenAllachie | North Star Spirits |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 61.7% | 43.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £115 | £116.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 804024) - Oloroso Puncheon
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 804024) - Oloroso Puncheon
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 804024) - Oloroso Puncheon is better value at £115 vs £117.
For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 804024) - Oloroso Puncheon
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£115 vs £116.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.7%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£116.95 vs £115)
Who should buy GlenAllachie?
GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 804024) - Oloroso Puncheon suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
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Only GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 804024) - Oloroso Puncheon
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