Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2020 Maiden Release)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsThe Glenturret 15 Year Old (2020 Maiden Release)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsGlenturret
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%55%
Age31 yr15 yr
Price£116.95£105.95
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2020 Maiden Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2020 Maiden Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2020 Maiden Release) is better value at £106 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

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 15 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£116.95 vs £105.95)

The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2020 Maiden Release)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£105.95 vs £116.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • 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 Glenturret 15 Year Old (2020 Maiden Release) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodNutty

Only The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2020 Maiden Release)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyFragant

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