Mars Tsunuki 2022 Edition vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Mars Tsunuki 2022 EditionSirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryMarsNorth Star Spirits
Region
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%43.1%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£129.9£116.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Mars Tsunuki 2022 Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner55/100
Value31/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Mars Tsunuki 2022 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £117 vs £130.

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

Mars Tsunuki 2022 Edition

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£129.9 vs £116.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £129.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mars?

Mars Tsunuki 2022 Edition 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

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Mars Tsunuki 2022 Edition

New WoodMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodNutty

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