Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Wiser's De Luxe 10 Year Old - 1974

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsWiser's De Luxe 10 Year Old - 1974
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsJ.P. Wiser's
Region
CountryScotlandCanada
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV43.1%40%
Age31 yr10 yr
Price£116.95£144
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Wiser's De Luxe 10 Year Old - 1974

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value35/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Wiser's De Luxe 10 Year Old - 1974

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £117 vs £144.

For beginners: Wiser's De Luxe 10 Year Old - 1974 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£116.95 vs £144)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Wiser's De Luxe 10 Year Old - 1974

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£144 vs £116.95)

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 Wiser's?

Wiser's De Luxe 10 Year Old - 1974 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodNutty

Only Wiser's De Luxe 10 Year Old - 1974

ToastedHoneyMalt Extract

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