Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Nagahama The First Batch

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsNagahama The First Batch
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsNagahama
Region
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%50%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£116.95£139.95
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Nagahama The First Batch

Smoke64/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Nagahama The First Batch

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 £140.

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 £139.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Nagahama The First Batch

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£139.95 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 Nagahama?

Nagahama The First Batch 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 Nagahama The First Batch

Fresh FruitSherriedSmokeyHay-like

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