Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s 43%

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsTullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s 43%
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsTullamore D.E.W.
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV43.1%43%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£116.95£144
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s 43%

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s 43%

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 £144.

For beginners: Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s 43% 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 £144)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s 43%

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£144 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 Tullamore?

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s 43% 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

Vanilla

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodNutty

Only Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s 43%

HoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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