New Zealand 18 Year Old 1993 vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
New Zealand 18 Year Old 1993
The New Zealand Whisky Company
£102
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| New Zealand 18 Year Old 1993 | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The New Zealand Whisky Company | North Star Spirits |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | New Zealand | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 51.9% | 43.1% |
| Age | NAS | 31 yr |
| Price | £102 | £116.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
New Zealand 18 Year Old 1993
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
New Zealand 18 Year Old 1993
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
New Zealand 18 Year Old 1993 is better value at £102 vs £117.
For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
New Zealand 18 Year Old 1993
Pros
- +More affordable (£102 vs £116.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£116.95 vs £102)
Who should buy New?
New Zealand 18 Year Old 1993 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
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