Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs The Lakes Single Malt Signature

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsThe Lakes Single Malt Signature
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsThe Lakes Distillery
Region
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%47%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£116.95£85
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

The Lakes Single Malt Signature

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Lakes Single Malt Signature

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Lakes Single Malt Signature is better value at £85 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£116.95 vs £85)

The Lakes Single Malt Signature

Pros

  • +More affordable (£85 vs £116.95)

Cons

  • 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 Single Malt Signature suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodVanillaNutty

Only The Lakes Single Malt Signature

SherriedChocolateDried FruitToastedMalt Extract

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