Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 #18+19) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 #18+19) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistillerySignatoryMaster of Malt
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age13 yr9 yr
Price£45.95£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 #18+19) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 #18+19) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £46.

For beginners: Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 #18+19) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.95 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 £45.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Unnamed?

Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 #18+19) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

Only Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 #18+19) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Old Wood

Only Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

Vanilla

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