Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Ledaig 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsLedaig 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%48%
Age31 yr17 yr
Price£116.95£104.95
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Ledaig 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ledaig 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ledaig 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £105 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 17 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£116.95 vs £104.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Ledaig 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£104.95 vs £116.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 Ledaig?

Ledaig 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

VanillaNutty

Only Ledaig 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokeyLeatheryMedicinalDried Fruit

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