Highland Park 15 Year Old vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 15 Year Old
Highland Park
★ 4.00
£87
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Highland Park 15 Year Old | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | North Star Spirits |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 44% | 43.1% |
| Age | 15 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £86.5 | £116.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 15 Year Old
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Highland Park 15 Year Old
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Highland Park 15 Year Old is better value at £87 vs £117.
For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£86.5 vs £116.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 15 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£116.95 vs £86.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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
Only Highland Park 15 Year Old
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits