Imperial 24 Year Old 1995 - Single & Single vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Imperial 24 Year Old 1995 - Single & Single
Imperial
★ 4.33
£193
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Imperial 24 Year Old 1995 - Single & Single | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Imperial | North Star Spirits |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 49.2% | 43.1% |
| Age | 24 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £192.78 | £116.95 |
| Rating | 4.33/5 | 5.00/5 |
Imperial 24 Year Old 1995 - Single & Single
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Imperial 24 Year Old 1995 - Single & Single
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £117 vs £193.
For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Imperial 24 Year Old 1995 - Single & Single
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£192.78 vs £116.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 £192.78)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 24 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Imperial?
Imperial 24 Year Old 1995 - Single & Single suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
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