Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Inchgower
£105
| Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North Star Spirits | Inchgower |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.1% | 57.1% |
| Age | 31 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £116.95 | £105 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) is better value at £105 vs £117.
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)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 14 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£116.95 vs £105)
Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£105 vs £116.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −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 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Only Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)