Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Inchgower
★ 5.00
£99
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | North Star Spirits |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 43.1% |
| Age | 16 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £99 | £116.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £99 vs £117.
For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£99 vs £116.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 16 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£116.95 vs £99)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Only Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits