Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Speyside 26 Year Old 1994 (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
Speyside 26 Year Old 1994 (Thompson Bros.)
Speyside
£125
| Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | Speyside 26 Year Old 1994 (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North Star Spirits | Speyside |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.1% | 45.7% |
| Age | 31 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £116.95 | £125 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Speyside 26 Year Old 1994 (Thompson Bros.)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Speyside 26 Year Old 1994 (Thompson Bros.)
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 £125.
For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£116.95 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 26 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Speyside 26 Year Old 1994 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £116.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Speyside?
Speyside 26 Year Old 1994 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
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