Yamazaki 12 Year Old vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Yamazaki 12 Year Old
Yamazaki
★ 4.37
£140
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Yamazaki 12 Year Old | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yamazaki | North Star Spirits |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 43.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £139.95 | £116.95 |
| Rating | 4.37/5 | 5.00/5 |
Yamazaki 12 Year Old
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Yamazaki 12 Year Old
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.37).
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £117 vs £140.
For beginners: Yamazaki 12 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Yamazaki 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£139.95 vs £116.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£116.95 vs £139.95)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Yamazaki?
Yamazaki 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
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
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Only Yamazaki 12 Year Old
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