Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15067) - Malts of Scotland

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsPaul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15067) - Malts of Scotland
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsPaul John
Region
CountryScotlandIndia
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%58.2%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£116.95£134.03
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15067) - Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15067) - Malts of Scotland

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £117 vs £134.

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)
  • +More affordable (£116.95 vs £134.03)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15067) - Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£134.03 vs £116.95)
  • 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 Paul?

Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15067) - Malts of Scotland 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 Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15067) - Malts of Scotland

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

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