Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs White Oak Akashi 5 Year Old Red Wine Cask (cask 61891)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsWhite Oak Akashi 5 Year Old Red Wine Cask (cask 61891)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsWhite Oak
Region
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%50%
Age31 yr5 yr
Price£116.95£118.8
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

White Oak Akashi 5 Year Old Red Wine Cask (cask 61891)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

White Oak Akashi 5 Year Old Red Wine Cask (cask 61891)

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 £119.

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 £118.8)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

White Oak Akashi 5 Year Old Red Wine Cask (cask 61891)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£118.8 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 White?

White Oak Akashi 5 Year Old Red Wine Cask (cask 61891) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodVanillaNutty

Only White Oak Akashi 5 Year Old Red Wine Cask (cask 61891)

Cooked FruitFresh FruitSherriedHoneyDried Fruit

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