Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-149/-152/-178/-180) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-149/-152/-178/-180) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistillerySignatoryScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£48.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-149/-152/-178/-180) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value89/100

Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-149/-152/-178/-180) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-149/-152/-178/-180) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £49 vs £56.

For beginners: Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-149/-152/-178/-180) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-149/-152/-178/-180) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£48.95 vs £56.25)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £48.95)

Who should buy Secret?

Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-149/-152/-178/-180) - 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 Scallywag?

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-149/-152/-178/-180) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyToastedOily

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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