Aultmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Aultmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryAultmoreNorth Star Spirits
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV57.5%43.1%
Age25 yr31 yr
Price£126.25£116.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Aultmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value40/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Aultmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £117 vs £126.

For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£126.25 vs £116.95)

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£116.95 vs £126.25)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 25 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodNutty

Only Aultmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Vanilla

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