Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Mackmyra Moment – Virvelvind

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsMackmyra Moment – Virvelvind
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsMackmyra
Region
CountryScotlandSweden
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%46.8%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£116.95£114.75
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Mackmyra Moment – Virvelvind

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mackmyra Moment – Virvelvind

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mackmyra Moment – Virvelvind is better value at £115 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 £114.75)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Mackmyra Moment – Virvelvind

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£114.75 vs £116.95)

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 Mackmyra?

Mackmyra Moment – Virvelvind suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodVanillaNutty

Only Mackmyra Moment – Virvelvind

SmokeySherriedToastedHoneyNew Wood

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