Supersonic Mach 4 - North Star Spirits vs Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

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

Supersonic Mach 4 - North Star SpiritsTullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsTullamore D.E.W.
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV60%55%
AgeNASNAS
Price£49.95£45.95
Rating5.00/5

Supersonic Mach 4 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Supersonic Mach 4 - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is better value at £46 vs £50.

For beginners: Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Supersonic Mach 4 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (60%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £45.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£45.95 vs £49.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water

Who should buy Supersonic?

Supersonic Mach 4 - North Star Spirits is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Tullamore?

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Supersonic Mach 4 - North Star Spirits

Dried FruitChocolateOld WoodLeathery

Only Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

HoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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