Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Ardmore 10 Year Old 2015 - Pedro Ximénez Finish (Integrity Malts)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
Ardmore 10 Year Old 2015 - Pedro Ximénez Finish (Integrity Malts)
Ardmore
£85
| Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | Ardmore 10 Year Old 2015 - Pedro Ximénez Finish (Integrity Malts) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North Star Spirits | Ardmore |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.1% | 55.9% |
| Age | 31 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £116.95 | £85 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Ardmore 10 Year Old 2015 - Pedro Ximénez Finish (Integrity Malts)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Ardmore 10 Year Old 2015 - Pedro Ximénez Finish (Integrity Malts)
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardmore 10 Year Old 2015 - Pedro Ximénez Finish (Integrity Malts) is better value at £85 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 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£116.95 vs £85)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ardmore 10 Year Old 2015 - Pedro Ximénez Finish (Integrity Malts)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£85 vs £116.95)
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −High ABV (55.9%) — 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 Ardmore?
Ardmore 10 Year Old 2015 - Pedro Ximénez Finish (Integrity Malts) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Only Ardmore 10 Year Old 2015 - Pedro Ximénez Finish (Integrity Malts)