Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Lark Distiller's Selection Port Cask Matured (cask 450)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsLark Distiller's Selection Port Cask Matured (cask 450)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsLark Distillery
Region
CountryScotlandAustralia
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%46%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£116.95£95.41
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Lark Distiller's Selection Port Cask Matured (cask 450)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lark Distiller's Selection Port Cask Matured (cask 450)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Lark Distiller's Selection Port Cask Matured (cask 450) is better value at £95 vs £117.

For beginners: Lark Distiller's Selection Port Cask Matured (cask 450) is more approachable (65/100 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 £95.41)

Lark Distiller's Selection Port Cask Matured (cask 450)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£95.41 vs £116.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Lark?

Lark Distiller's Selection Port Cask Matured (cask 450) 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 Lark Distiller's Selection Port Cask Matured (cask 450)

SherriedDried FruitHoneyToastedTobacco

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