Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Aldunie Blended Whisky 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsAldunie Blended Whisky 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsThompson Bros.
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV43.1%52.5%
Age31 yr27 yr
Price£116.95£179.95
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Aldunie Blended Whisky 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aldunie Blended Whisky 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)

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 £180.

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 £179.95)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 27 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Aldunie Blended Whisky 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£179.95 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 Aldunie?

Aldunie Blended Whisky 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodVanillaNutty

Only Aldunie Blended Whisky 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)

SherriedHoney

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