Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Inchgower 19 Year Old (Master of Malt)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star SpiritsInchgower 19 Year Old (Master of Malt)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsInchgower
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%43%
Age31 yr19 yr
Price£116.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Inchgower 19 Year Old (Master of Malt)

Smoke65/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 19 Year Old (Master of Malt)

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 £150.

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 £150)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 19 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Inchgower 19 Year Old (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 19 Year Old (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

VanillaNutty

Only Inchgower 19 Year Old (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractSmokeyKipperyLeathery

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