Longmorn 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 18762) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 18762) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Longmorn
£133
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Longmorn 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 18762) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | North Star Spirits |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 43.1% |
| Age | 24 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £132.95 | £116.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 18762) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Longmorn 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 18762) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
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 £133.
For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 18762) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£132.95 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 £132.95)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 24 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 18762) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
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
Only Longmorn 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 18762) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits