Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Mars Tsunuki 2022 Edition

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsMars Tsunuki 2022 Edition
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsMars
Region
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%50%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£116.95£129.9
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Mars Tsunuki 2022 Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner55/100
Value31/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mars Tsunuki 2022 Edition

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 £130.

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 £129.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mars Tsunuki 2022 Edition

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£129.9 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 Mars?

Mars Tsunuki 2022 Edition 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

Vanilla

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodNutty

Only Mars Tsunuki 2022 Edition

New WoodMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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