Macduff 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 4583) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macduff 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 4583) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Macduff
★ 4.00
£169
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Macduff 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 4583) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macduff | North Star Spirits |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43.1% |
| Age | 26 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £168.67 | £116.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Macduff 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 4583) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Macduff 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 4583) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
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 £169.
For beginners: Macduff 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 4583) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Macduff 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 4583) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£168.67 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 £168.67)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 26 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Macduff?
Macduff 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 4583) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Macduff 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 4583) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits