Grosperrin 1990 Fins Bois Cognac vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Grosperrin 1990 Fins Bois CognacSirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryGrosperrinNorth Star Spirits
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%43.1%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£135£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Grosperrin 1990 Fins Bois Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Grosperrin 1990 Fins Bois Cognac

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 £135.

For beginners: Grosperrin 1990 Fins Bois Cognac is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Grosperrin 1990 Fins Bois Cognac

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£135 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 £135)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Grosperrin?

Grosperrin 1990 Fins Bois Cognac 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

Both taste of

NuttyVanilla

Only Grosperrin 1990 Fins Bois Cognac

HoneyCooked Fruit

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old Wood

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