Compass Box No Name 3 vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Compass Box No Name 3Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryCompass BoxNorth Star Spirits
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV48.9%43.1%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£103.16£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Compass Box No Name 3

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Compass Box No Name 3

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Compass Box No Name 3 is better value at £103 vs £117.

For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Compass Box No Name 3

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£103.16 vs £116.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £103.16)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Compass?

Compass Box No Name 3 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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

Old Wood

Only Compass Box No Name 3

SmokeyToasted

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

VanillaNutty

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