Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Auchentoshan
£160
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | North Star Spirits |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 42.2% | 43.1% |
| Age | 26 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £159.98 | £116.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
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 £160.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£159.98 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 £159.98)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 26 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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
Only Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Where to buy
Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange