Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs The Glenlivet 15 Year Old - Pre 2004 (1L)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsThe Glenlivet 15 Year Old - Pre 2004 (1L)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsThe Glenlivet
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%43%
Age31 yr15 yr
Price£116.95£120
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

The Glenlivet 15 Year Old - Pre 2004 (1L)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenlivet 15 Year Old - Pre 2004 (1L)

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 £120.

For beginners: The Glenlivet 15 Year Old - Pre 2004 (1L) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£116.95 vs £120)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Glenlivet 15 Year Old - Pre 2004 (1L)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£120 vs £116.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 The?

The Glenlivet 15 Year Old - Pre 2004 (1L) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodNutty

Only The Glenlivet 15 Year Old - Pre 2004 (1L)

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

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