Eòrna Lòin II 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 150045 & 46) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Eòrna Lòin II 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 150045 & 46) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryMurray McDavidNorth Star Spirits
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%43.1%
Age20 yr31 yr
Price£115.95£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Eòrna Lòin II 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 150045 & 46) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Eòrna Lòin II 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 150045 & 46) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

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).

Eòrna Lòin II 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 150045 & 46) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is better value at £116 vs £117.

For beginners: Eòrna Lòin II 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 150045 & 46) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Eòrna Lòin II 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 150045 & 46) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£115.95 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)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 20 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£116.95 vs £115.95)

Who should buy Eòrna?

Eòrna Lòin II 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 150045 & 46) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

VanillaOld Wood

Only Eòrna Lòin II 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 150045 & 46) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

HoneyMalt ExtractCitric

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Nutty

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