Glenallachie 2009 / 14 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Glenallachie 2009 / 14 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Speyside WhiskySirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryGlenAllachieNorth Star Spirits
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%43.1%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£150£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenallachie 2009 / 14 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Glenallachie 2009 / 14 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

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: Glenallachie 2009 / 14 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenallachie 2009 / 14 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenallachie?

Glenallachie 2009 / 14 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Glenallachie 2009 / 14 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitMalt ExtractToasted

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodVanillaNutty

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