Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Editions - Colheita

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsThe Lakes Whiskymaker’s Editions - Colheita
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsThe Lakes Distillery
Region
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%52%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£116.95£125
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Editions - Colheita

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value32/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Editions - Colheita

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £117 vs £125.

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 £125)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Editions - Colheita

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£125 vs £116.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 The?

The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Editions - Colheita 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

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodVanillaNutty

Only The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Editions - Colheita

SherriedCooked FruitHoneyToastedFresh Fruit

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