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

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

Inchgower 19 Year Old (Master of Malt)Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryInchgowerNorth Star Spirits
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%43.1%
Age19 yr31 yr
Price£150£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 19 Year Old (Master of Malt)

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

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Inchgower 19 Year Old (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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: Inchgower 19 Year Old (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

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)

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

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.

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

Old Wood

Only Inchgower 19 Year Old (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractSmokeyKipperyLeathery

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

VanillaNutty

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