Inchgower 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 803610) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 803610) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Inchgower
£97
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Inchgower 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 803610) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | North Star Spirits |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Scotch | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 55.5% | 43.1% |
| Age | NAS | 31 yr |
| Price | £96.95 | £116.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 803610) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Inchgower 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 803610) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 803610) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £97 vs £117.
For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 803610) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +More affordable (£96.95 vs £116.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
- −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 £96.95)
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 803610) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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.
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
Only Inchgower 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 803610) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits