Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Eòrna Lòin II 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 150045 & 46) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsEòrna Lòin II 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 150045 & 46) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsMurray McDavid
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%46%
Age31 yr20 yr
Price£116.95£115.95
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Eòrna Lòin II 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 150045 & 46) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Eòrna Lòin II 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 150045 & 46) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Eòrna Lòin II 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 150045 & 46) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is better value at £116 vs £117.

For beginners: Eòrna Lòin II 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 150045 & 46) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 20 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£116.95 vs £115.95)

Eòrna Lòin II 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 150045 & 46) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£115.95 vs £116.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 Eòrna?

Eòrna Lòin II 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 150045 & 46) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodVanilla

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Nutty

Only Eòrna Lòin II 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 150045 & 46) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

HoneyMalt ExtractCitric

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