Linkwood 25 Year Old 1986 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 25 Year Old 1986 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Linkwood
★ 4.00
£137
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Linkwood 25 Year Old 1986 - 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 | 46.7% | 43.1% |
| Age | 25 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £137.19 | £116.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 25 Year Old 1986 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Linkwood 25 Year Old 1986 - 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 4.00).
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £117 vs £137.
For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 25 Year Old 1986 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£137.19 vs £116.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £137.19)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 25 Year Old 1986 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 25 Year Old 1986 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits