Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Compass Box The Circle

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsCompass Box The Circle
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsCompass Box
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV43.1%46%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£116.95£119.9
Rating5.00/53.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Compass Box The Circle

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value25/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Compass Box The Circle

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £117 vs £120.

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 £119.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Compass Box The Circle

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£119.9 vs £116.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 Compass?

Compass Box The Circle suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodVanillaNutty

Only Compass Box The Circle

SherriedToastedMalt ExtractHoneyDried Fruit

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