Japanese Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (cask 132940) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Japanese Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (cask 132940) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryKeeble Cask CompanyNorth Star Spirits
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV47.4%43.1%
Age21 yr31 yr
Price£175.38£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Japanese Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (cask 132940) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Japanese Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (cask 132940) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

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 £175.

For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Japanese Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (cask 132940) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£175.38 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 £175.38)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Japanese?

Japanese Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (cask 132940) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

VanillaOld Wood

Only Japanese Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (cask 132940) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

FragantHoneyMalt Extract

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Nutty

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