Cherry Bakewell Tart 22 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glen Keith) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Cherry Bakewell Tart 22 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glen Keith)Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryGlen KeithNorth Star Spirits
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%43.1%
Age22 yr31 yr
Price£134.99£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Cherry Bakewell Tart 22 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glen Keith)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Cherry Bakewell Tart 22 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glen Keith)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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 £135.

For beginners: Cherry Bakewell Tart 22 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glen Keith) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Cherry Bakewell Tart 22 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glen Keith)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£134.99 vs £116.95)
  • 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)
  • +More affordable (£116.95 vs £134.99)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 22 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Cherry?

Cherry Bakewell Tart 22 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glen Keith) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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 Cherry Bakewell Tart 22 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glen Keith)

ChocolateDried FruitHoneyToasted

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodVanillaNutty

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