Grosperrin Bois Ordinaire 18 Year Old vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Grosperrin Bois Ordinaire 18 Year OldSirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryGrosperrinNorth Star Spirits
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%43.1%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£89.25£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Grosperrin Bois Ordinaire 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Grosperrin Bois Ordinaire 18 Year Old

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).

Grosperrin Bois Ordinaire 18 Year Old is better value at £89 vs £117.

For beginners: Grosperrin Bois Ordinaire 18 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Grosperrin Bois Ordinaire 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£89.25 vs £116.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£116.95 vs £89.25)

Who should buy Grosperrin?

Grosperrin Bois Ordinaire 18 Year Old 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 Grosperrin Bois Ordinaire 18 Year Old

ToastedCooked FruitHoneyDried Fruit

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodVanillaNutty

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