Riverbourne 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Riverbourne 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryRiverbourneNorth Star Spirits
Region
CountryAustraliaScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%43.1%
Age3 yr31 yr
Price£99.95£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Riverbourne 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Riverbourne 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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).

Riverbourne 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £100 vs £117.

For beginners: Riverbourne 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Riverbourne 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £116.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 3 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£116.95 vs £99.95)

Who should buy Riverbourne?

Riverbourne 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Riverbourne 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SherriedCooked FruitToastedHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodVanillaNutty

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