Longmorn 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 9528) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Longmorn 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 9528) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryLongmornNorth Star Spirits
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV53.6%43.1%
Age20 yr31 yr
Price£125.88£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 9528) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Longmorn 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 9528) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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 £126.

For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 9528) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£125.88 vs £116.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£116.95 vs £125.88)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 20 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 9528) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) 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 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

NuttyOld Wood

Only Longmorn 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 9528) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Vanilla

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