Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1990s (with Malt Workers Design Tin)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsGlenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1990s (with Malt Workers Design Tin)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsGlenmorangie
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%40%
Age31 yr10 yr
Price£116.95£99.99
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1990s (with Malt Workers Design Tin)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1990s (with Malt Workers Design Tin)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1990s (with Malt Workers Design Tin) is better value at £100 vs £117.

For beginners: Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1990s (with Malt Workers Design Tin) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£116.95 vs £99.99)

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1990s (with Malt Workers Design Tin)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£99.99 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 Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1990s (with Malt Workers Design Tin) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodNutty

Only Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1990s (with Malt Workers Design Tin)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoney

Where to buy

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