Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsSpeyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsChorlton Whisky
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV43.1%55.4%
Age31 yr22 yr
Price£116.95£108.95
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) is better value at £109 vs £117.

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 22 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£116.95 vs £108.95)

Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£108.95 vs £116.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Speyside?

Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaNutty

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old Wood

Only Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

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