Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World (Drinks by the Dram)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World (Drinks by the Dram)
WhistlePig
£150
| Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World (Drinks by the Dram) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North Star Spirits | WhistlePig |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 43.1% | 43% |
| Age | 31 yr | NAS |
| Price | £116.95 | £149.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World (Drinks by the Dram)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World (Drinks by the Dram)
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: WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World (Drinks by the Dram) 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 £149.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World (Drinks by the Dram)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£149.95 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 WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World (Drinks by the Dram) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.
Tasting notes
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Only WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World (Drinks by the Dram)