Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Yoichi 10 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsYoichi 10 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsYoichi
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV43.1%40%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£116.95£145
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Yoichi 10 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Smoke68/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yoichi 10 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky

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 £145.

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 affordable (£116.95 vs £145)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Yoichi 10 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£145 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 Yoichi?

Yoichi 10 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Nutty

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodVanilla

Only Yoichi 10 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky

SmokeyFresh FruitCitricMedicinal

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