Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Colheita 70cl

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsThe Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Colheita 70cl
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsThe Lakes Distillery
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV43.1%40%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£116.95£117.5
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Colheita 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Colheita 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 £118.

For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Colheita 70cl is more approachable (85/100 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 £117.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Colheita 70cl

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£117.5 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 Whiskymaker's Editions Colheita 70cl is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodNutty

Only The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Colheita 70cl

Cooked FruitHoneyDried FruitSherried

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