Secret Highland 15 Year Old 2009 (North Star Spirits) vs The Deveron 18 Year Old

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

Secret Highland 15 Year Old 2009 (North Star Spirits)The Deveron 18 Year Old
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsThe Deveron
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.3%40%
Age15 yr18 yr
Price£49.95£62.94
Rating5.00/5

Secret Highland 15 Year Old 2009 (North Star Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Deveron 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value79/100

Secret Highland 15 Year Old 2009 (North Star Spirits)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Deveron 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Deveron 18 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Secret Highland 15 Year Old 2009 (North Star Spirits) is better value at £50 vs £63.

For beginners: The Deveron 18 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Secret Highland 15 Year Old 2009 (North Star Spirits)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £62.94)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Deveron 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£62.94 vs £49.95)

Who should buy Secret?

Secret Highland 15 Year Old 2009 (North Star Spirits) 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 The?

The Deveron 18 Year Old 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

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Secret Highland 15 Year Old 2009 (North Star Spirits)

Hay-likeFragant

Only The Deveron 18 Year Old

VanillaToasted

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