Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsHighland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsHighland Park
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV43.1%40%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£116.95£156
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness73/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky

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 £156.

For beginners: Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky 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 £156)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£156 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 Highland?

Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky 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

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodVanillaNutty

Only Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky

SherriedSmokeyHoney

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