Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Wildmoor 23 Year Old Dark Moorland

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsWildmoor 23 Year Old Dark Moorland
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsWildmoor
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV43.1%42%
Age31 yr23 yr
Price£116.95£159.95
Rating5.00/53.67/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Wildmoor 23 Year Old Dark Moorland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner70/100
Value23/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Wildmoor 23 Year Old Dark Moorland

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.67).

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £117 vs £160.

For beginners: Wildmoor 23 Year Old Dark Moorland 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 £159.95)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Wildmoor 23 Year Old Dark Moorland

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£159.95 vs £116.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.7 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 Wildmoor?

Wildmoor 23 Year Old Dark Moorland suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

VanillaNutty

Only Wildmoor 23 Year Old Dark Moorland

SherriedToastedDried Fruit

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