Glencadam 17 Year Old 2004 Reserva de Porto vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Glencadam 17 Year Old 2004 Reserva de PortoSirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryGlencadamNorth Star Spirits
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%43.1%
Age17 yr31 yr
Price£125£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Glencadam 17 Year Old 2004 Reserva de Porto

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Glencadam 17 Year Old 2004 Reserva de Porto

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 £125.

For beginners: Glencadam 17 Year Old 2004 Reserva de Porto is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glencadam 17 Year Old 2004 Reserva de Porto

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£125 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 £125)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 17 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glencadam?

Glencadam 17 Year Old 2004 Reserva de Porto suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

VanillaNutty

Only Glencadam 17 Year Old 2004 Reserva de Porto

Cooked FruitHoneyToasted

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old Wood

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