Linkwood 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 762990) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 762990) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Linkwood
£103
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Linkwood 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 762990) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | North Star Spirits |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50.8% | 43.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £103.26 | £116.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 762990) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 762990) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 762990) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £103 vs £117.
For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 762990) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£103.26 vs £116.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −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 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£116.95 vs £103.26)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 762990) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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
Only Linkwood 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 762990) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits