Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Aultmore 8 Year Old (cask 900020C) - The Single Cask

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsAultmore 8 Year Old (cask 900020C) - The Single Cask
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsAultmore
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%62.7%
Age31 yr8 yr
Price£116.95£84.95
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Aultmore 8 Year Old (cask 900020C) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 8 Year Old (cask 900020C) - The Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Aultmore 8 Year Old (cask 900020C) - The Single Cask is better value at £85 vs £117.

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)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£116.95 vs £84.95)

Aultmore 8 Year Old (cask 900020C) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£84.95 vs £116.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (62.7%) — may need water
  • 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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 8 Year Old (cask 900020C) - The Single Cask 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

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodVanillaNutty

Only Aultmore 8 Year Old (cask 900020C) - The Single Cask

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitOily

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