Jefferson's Reserve Old Rum Cask Finish vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Jefferson's Reserve Old Rum Cask FinishSirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryMcLain & KyneNorth Star Spirits
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended Malt
ABV45.1%43.1%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£100.95£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Jefferson's Reserve Old Rum Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Jefferson's Reserve Old Rum Cask Finish

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).

Jefferson's Reserve Old Rum Cask Finish is better value at £101 vs £117.

For beginners: Jefferson's Reserve Old Rum Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Jefferson's Reserve Old Rum Cask Finish

Pros

  • +More affordable (£100.95 vs £116.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£116.95 vs £100.95)

Who should buy Jefferson's?

Jefferson's Reserve Old Rum Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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

Both taste of

VanillaOld Wood

Only Jefferson's Reserve Old Rum Cask Finish

Dried FruitToastedSherried

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Nutty

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