Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsWillett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsWillett Distillery
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltBourbon
ABV43.1%47%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£116.95£150.77
Rating5.00/54.14/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner70/100
Value27/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.14).

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £117 vs £151.

For beginners: Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l is more approachable (70/100 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 £150.77)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£150.77 vs £116.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.1 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 Willett's?

Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodNutty

Only Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l

New WoodHoneyMalt Extract

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