Old Perth 1996 Vintage Collection vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Old Perth 1996 Vintage CollectionSirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryOld PerthNorth Star Spirits
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV55.8%43.1%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£180£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth 1996 Vintage Collection

Smoke64/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Old Perth 1996 Vintage Collection

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 £180.

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

Old Perth 1996 Vintage Collection

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£180 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 £180)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Old?

Old Perth 1996 Vintage Collection is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Old Perth 1996 Vintage Collection

SherriedSmokeyHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodVanillaNutty

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