Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12601) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12601) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Glentauchers
£40
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£30
| Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12601) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glentauchers | Master of Malt |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 9 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £39.69 | £29.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12601) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12601) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £40.
For beginners: Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12601) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12601) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£39.69 vs £29.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£29.95 vs £39.69)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12601) - Provenance (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 Secret?
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of