Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky
Highland Park
£156
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | North Star Spirits |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 43.1% |
| Age | NAS | 31 yr |
| Price | £156 | £116.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island 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).
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £117 vs £156.
For beginners: Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£156 vs £116.95)
- −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 affordable (£116.95 vs £156)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky 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
Only Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits