Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsCaol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsCaol Ila
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV43.1%40%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£116.95£105
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky is better value at £105 vs £117.

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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£116.95 vs £105)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£105 vs £116.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Caol?

Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Nutty

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodVanilla

Only Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky

SmokeyCitric

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