Ledaig Un-Peated 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Ledaig Un-Peated 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryTobermoryNorth Star Spirits
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV47%43.1%
Age23 yr31 yr
Price£157.95£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Ledaig Un-Peated 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke72/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner20/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Ledaig Un-Peated 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £158.

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

Ledaig Un-Peated 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character

Cons

  • Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
  • More expensive (£157.95 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 £157.95)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ledaig?

Ledaig Un-Peated 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.

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

Old Wood

Only Ledaig Un-Peated 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

LeatheryTobaccoOilyMedicinal

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

VanillaNutty

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