Invergordon 37 Year Old 1988 (cask 804139) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Invergordon 37 Year Old 1988 (cask 804139) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
DistilleryInvergordonNorth Star Spirits
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV44.5%43.1%
Age37 yr31 yr
Price£146.99£116.95
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 37 Year Old 1988 (cask 804139) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

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

Invergordon 37 Year Old 1988 (cask 804139) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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 £147.

For beginners: Invergordon 37 Year Old 1988 (cask 804139) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 37 Year Old 1988 (cask 804139) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (37 vs 31 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£146.99 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 £146.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 37 Year Old 1988 (cask 804139) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

VanillaOld Wood

Only Invergordon 37 Year Old 1988 (cask 804139) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Malt ExtractToastedHoney

Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Nutty

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