Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky Limited Edition (48.5%)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsIchiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky Limited Edition (48.5%)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsIchiro
Region
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV43.1%48.5%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£116.95£174.95
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky Limited Edition (48.5%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky Limited Edition (48.5%)

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 £175.

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 affordable (£116.95 vs £174.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky Limited Edition (48.5%)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£174.95 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 Ichiro's?

Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky Limited Edition (48.5%) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodVanillaNutty

Only Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky Limited Edition (48.5%)

HoneyMalt Extract

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