Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Ledaig Un-Peated 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
Ledaig Un-Peated 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tobermory
£158
| Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | Ledaig Un-Peated 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North Star Spirits | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.1% | 47% |
| Age | 31 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £116.95 | £157.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Ledaig Un-Peated 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Ledaig Un-Peated 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £158.
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 £157.95)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ledaig Un-Peated 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −More expensive (£157.95 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 Ledaig?
Ledaig Un-Peated 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Only Ledaig Un-Peated 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)