Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Linkwood 22 Year Old 2002 (cask 21387) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsLinkwood 22 Year Old 2002 (cask 21387) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%50%
Age31 yr22 yr
Price£116.95£167.85
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Linkwood 22 Year Old 2002 (cask 21387) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 22 Year Old 2002 (cask 21387) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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 £168.

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 £167.85)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 22 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Linkwood 22 Year Old 2002 (cask 21387) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£167.85 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 Linkwood?

Linkwood 22 Year Old 2002 (cask 21387) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

VanillaNutty

Only Linkwood 22 Year Old 2002 (cask 21387) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SherriedHoneyToastedDried Fruit

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