Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #5

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsFiley Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #5
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsFiley Bay
Region
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%46%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£116.95£90.9
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #5

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #5

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #5 is better value at £91 vs £117.

For beginners: Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #5 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

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 £90.9)

Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #5

Pros

  • +More affordable (£90.9 vs £116.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Filey?

Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #5 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 Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #5

SherriedDried FruitHoneyCooked FruitToasted

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