Loch Lomond 21 Year Old vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Loch Lomond 21 Year OldSirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryLoch LomondNorth Star Spirits
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%43.1%
Age21 yr31 yr
Price£189.9£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old

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 £190.

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

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£189.9 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 £189.9)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Loch Lomond 21 Year Old

Fresh FruitToastedSmokey

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodNutty

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