Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Teeling Brabazon Bottling Series 3

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsTeeling Brabazon Bottling Series 3
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsTeeling
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%49.5%
Age31 yr14 yr
Price£116.95£89.95
Rating5.00/54.40/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Teeling Brabazon Bottling Series 3

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value49/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teeling Brabazon Bottling Series 3

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.40).

Teeling Brabazon Bottling Series 3 is better value at £90 vs £117.

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 14 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£116.95 vs £89.95)

Teeling Brabazon Bottling Series 3

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£89.95 vs £116.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Teeling?

Teeling Brabazon Bottling Series 3 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodVanillaNutty

Only Teeling Brabazon Bottling Series 3

ChocolateSherriedDried FruitToastedHoney

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