Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Highland Park 21 Year Old 2003 (cask 924) - Fruitful Spirits

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsHighland Park 21 Year Old 2003 (cask 924) - Fruitful Spirits
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsHighland Park
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%44.3%
Age31 yr21 yr
Price£116.95£187.5
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Highland Park 21 Year Old 2003 (cask 924) - Fruitful Spirits

Smoke64/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 21 Year Old 2003 (cask 924) - Fruitful Spirits

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 £188.

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 £187.5)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Highland Park 21 Year Old 2003 (cask 924) - Fruitful Spirits

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£187.5 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 Highland?

Highland Park 21 Year Old 2003 (cask 924) - Fruitful Spirits 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

Vanilla

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodNutty

Only Highland Park 21 Year Old 2003 (cask 924) - Fruitful Spirits

Fresh FruitHoneyToastedSmokey

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