North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 272163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 272163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryNorth BritishNorth Star Spirits
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV56.1%43.1%
Age31 yr31 yr
Price£123.49£116.95
Rating5.00/5

North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 272163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 272163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £123.

For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 272163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£123.49 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 £123.49)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy North?

North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 272163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

VanillaOld Wood

Only North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 272163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SherriedDried FruitHoney

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Nutty

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