Old Rhosdhu 27 Year Old 1994 (cask 222) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Old Rhosdhu 27 Year Old 1994 (cask 222) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryLoch LomondNorth Star Spirits
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV47%43.1%
Age27 yr31 yr
Price£169.95£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Old Rhosdhu 27 Year Old 1994 (cask 222) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Old Rhosdhu 27 Year Old 1994 (cask 222) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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 £170.

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

Old Rhosdhu 27 Year Old 1994 (cask 222) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£169.95 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 £169.95)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 27 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Old?

Old Rhosdhu 27 Year Old 1994 (cask 222) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Old Rhosdhu 27 Year Old 1994 (cask 222) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokeyLeatheryToasted

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

VanillaNutty

Where to buy

Old Rhosdhu 27 Year Old 1994 (cask 222) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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