Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 136

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsWoodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 136
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsWoodford Reserve
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltBourbon
ABV43.1%45.2%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£116.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 136

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 136

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 £150.

For beginners: Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 136 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)
  • +More affordable (£116.95 vs £150)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 136

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 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 Woodford?

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 136 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

Vanilla

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodNutty

Only Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 136

ToastedHoneyChocolateNew Wood

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