Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs The Kincardine 7 Year Old

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsThe Kincardine 7 Year Old
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsAdelphi
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV43.1%52.9%
Age31 yr7 yr
Price£116.95£106.5
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

The Kincardine 7 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value47/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Kincardine 7 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Kincardine 7 Year Old is better value at £107 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

  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 7 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£116.95 vs £106.5)

The Kincardine 7 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£106.5 vs £116.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.9%) — may need water

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 Kincardine 7 Year Old 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

VanillaNutty

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old Wood

Only The Kincardine 7 Year Old

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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