New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32)
The New Zealand Whisky Company
£94
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32) | 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 | 55.4% | 43.1% |
| Age | 19 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £94.22 | £116.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32)
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 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32) is better value at £94 vs £117.
For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32)
Pros
- +More affordable (£94.22 vs £116.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 19 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£116.95 vs £94.22)
Who should buy New?
New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32) 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
Only New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32)
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits