Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2008 Madeira Cask Finish

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsTomintoul 15 Year Old 2008 Madeira Cask Finish
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsTomintoul
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%46%
Age31 yr15 yr
Price£116.95£97.95
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2008 Madeira Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2008 Madeira Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2008 Madeira Cask Finish is better value at £98 vs £117.

For beginners: Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2008 Madeira Cask Finish is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 15 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£116.95 vs £97.95)

Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2008 Madeira Cask Finish

Pros

  • +More affordable (£97.95 vs £116.95)

Cons

  • 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 Tomintoul?

Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2008 Madeira Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodVanillaNutty

Only Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2008 Madeira Cask Finish

Cooked FruitSherriedHoneyToasted

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