Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky
Caol Ila
£105
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | North Star Spirits |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 43.1% |
| Age | NAS | 31 yr |
| Price | £105 | £116.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky is better value at £105 vs £117.
For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£105 vs £116.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £105)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits