Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 804051 & 804052) - Signatory vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 804051 & 804052) - Signatory
Auchroisk
★ 5.00
£36
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£30
| Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 804051 & 804052) - Signatory | Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Master of Malt |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £35.95 | £29.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 804051 & 804052) - Signatory
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 804051 & 804052) - Signatory
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £36.
For beginners: Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 804051 & 804052) - Signatory is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 804051 & 804052) - Signatory
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£35.95 vs £29.95)
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£29.95 vs £35.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 804051 & 804052) - Signatory 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