Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Laphroaig 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsLaphroaig 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsLaphroaig
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%45.8%
Age31 yr16 yr
Price£116.95£179.95
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Laphroaig 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Laphroaig 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £180.

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 £179.95)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 16 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Laphroaig 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£179.95 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 Laphroaig?

Laphroaig 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Nutty

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodVanilla

Only Laphroaig 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyLeatherySherriedTobacco

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