Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs The Lakes Distillery Forbidden Fruit, The Whiskymaker's Editions Sherry Cask English Whisky, 70cl

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsThe Lakes Distillery Forbidden Fruit, The Whiskymaker's Editions Sherry Cask English Whisky, 70cl
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsThe Lakes Distillery
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV43.1%40%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£116.95£149.99
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

The Lakes Distillery Forbidden Fruit, The Whiskymaker's Editions Sherry Cask English Whisky, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Lakes Distillery Forbidden Fruit, The Whiskymaker's Editions Sherry Cask English Whisky, 70cl

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 £150.

For beginners: The Lakes Distillery Forbidden Fruit, The Whiskymaker's Editions Sherry Cask English Whisky, 70cl is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£116.95 vs £149.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Lakes Distillery Forbidden Fruit, The Whiskymaker's Editions Sherry Cask English Whisky, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£149.99 vs £116.95)
  • 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 The?

The Lakes Distillery Forbidden Fruit, The Whiskymaker's Editions Sherry Cask English Whisky, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodVanillaNutty

Only The Lakes Distillery Forbidden Fruit, The Whiskymaker's Editions Sherry Cask English Whisky, 70cl

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitHoneyChocolate

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