Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Roseisle 14 Year Old (Special Release 2025)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsRoseisle 14 Year Old (Special Release 2025)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsRoseisle
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%55.9%
Age31 yr14 yr
Price£116.95£135.5
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Roseisle 14 Year Old (Special Release 2025)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Roseisle 14 Year Old (Special Release 2025)

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 £136.

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 £135.5)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 14 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Roseisle 14 Year Old (Special Release 2025)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£135.5 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 Roseisle?

Roseisle 14 Year Old (Special Release 2025) 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 Roseisle 14 Year Old (Special Release 2025)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitToasted

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