Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Mortlach 13 Year Old 2013 (cask 5753) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2013 (cask 5753) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Mortlach
£111
| Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | Mortlach 13 Year Old 2013 (cask 5753) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North Star Spirits | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.1% | 56.5% |
| Age | 31 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £116.95 | £110.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2013 (cask 5753) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2013 (cask 5753) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2013 (cask 5753) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £111 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)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 13 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£116.95 vs £110.95)
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2013 (cask 5753) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +More affordable (£110.95 vs £116.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2013 (cask 5753) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old 2013 (cask 5753) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)