Compass Box Hedonism Felicitas vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Compass Box Hedonism FelicitasSirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryCompass BoxNorth Star Spirits
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV53%43.1%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£147.22£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Compass Box Hedonism Felicitas

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Compass Box Hedonism Felicitas

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 £147.

For beginners: Compass Box Hedonism Felicitas is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Compass Box Hedonism Felicitas

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£147.22 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 £147.22)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Compass?

Compass Box Hedonism Felicitas suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Compass Box Hedonism Felicitas

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Old WoodNutty

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