Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Mortlach
£180
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | North Star Spirits |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 49% | 43.1% |
| Age | 20 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £179.95 | £116.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
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 £180.
For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£179.95 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 £179.95)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits