Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4 vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistillerySmögenNorth Star Spirits
Region
CountrySwedenScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV57.2%43.1%
Age4 yr31 yr
Price£91.56£116.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value55/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4 is better value at £92 vs £117.

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

Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£91.56 vs £116.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.2%) — may need water

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 4 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£116.95 vs £91.56)

Who should buy Smögen?

Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4 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.

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 Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4

SherriedToastedOilyDried FruitChocolate

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodVanillaNutty

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