Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Tormore 28 Year Old 1992 (Thompson Bros.)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsTormore 28 Year Old 1992 (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsTormore
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%47.3%
Age31 yr28 yr
Price£116.95£185
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Tormore 28 Year Old 1992 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tormore 28 Year Old 1992 (Thompson Bros.)

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 £185.

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 £185)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 28 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tormore 28 Year Old 1992 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£185 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 Tormore?

Tormore 28 Year Old 1992 (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

Both taste of

Old WoodVanilla

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Nutty

Only Tormore 28 Year Old 1992 (Thompson Bros.)

HoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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