Hinotori Single Malt vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Hinotori Single MaltSirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryHekinan DistilleryNorth Star Spirits
Region
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV45%43.1%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£119.5£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Hinotori Single Malt

Smoke64/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Hinotori Single Malt

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).

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £117 vs £120.

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

Hinotori Single Malt

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£119.5 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 £119.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Hinotori?

Hinotori Single Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Hinotori Single Malt

SmokeyFresh FruitLeafyToastedHoney

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodVanillaNutty

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