Glenfarclas 8 Year Old - 1990s vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas 8 Year Old - 1990s
Glenfarclas
£100
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Glenfarclas 8 Year Old - 1990s | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | North Star Spirits |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43.1% |
| Age | 8 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £116.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenfarclas 8 Year Old - 1990s
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Glenfarclas 8 Year Old - 1990s
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas 8 Year Old - 1990s is better value at £100 vs £117.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 8 Year Old - 1990s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glenfarclas 8 Year Old - 1990s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £116.95)
Cons
- −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 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£116.95 vs £99.95)
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 8 Year Old - 1990s 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
Only Glenfarclas 8 Year Old - 1990s
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits