Glen Elgin 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13789) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Elgin 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13789) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Glen Elgin
★ 4.00
£43
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£30
| Glen Elgin 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13789) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Elgin | Master of Malt |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £29.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Elgin 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13789) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Glen Elgin 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13789) - 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 4.00).
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £43.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13789) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Glen Elgin 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13789) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.95 vs £29.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £42.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Elgin 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13789) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
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