New Holland Zeppelin Bend vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

New Holland Zeppelin BendSirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryNew Holland Brewing Co.North Star Spirits
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV45%43.1%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£125£116.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

New Holland Zeppelin Bend

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner75/100
Value32/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

New Holland Zeppelin Bend

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £125.

For beginners: New Holland Zeppelin Bend is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

New Holland Zeppelin Bend

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£125 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 £125)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy New?

New Holland Zeppelin Bend is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

Vanilla

Only New Holland Zeppelin Bend

New WoodToastedHoney

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodNutty

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