Old Pulteney 16 Year Old vs Secret Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 11-12-14-16) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Old Pulteney 16 Year OldSecret Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 11-12-14-16) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryPulteneySignatory
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age16 yr13 yr
Price£68.5£51.9
Rating5.00/5

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner80/100
Value73/100

Secret Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 11-12-14-16) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Secret Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 11-12-14-16) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Secret Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 11-12-14-16) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £52 vs £69.

For beginners: Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£68.5 vs £51.9)

Secret Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 11-12-14-16) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£51.9 vs £68.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Old?

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old 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 Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 11-12-14-16) - 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

Only Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

Sherried

Only Secret Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 11-12-14-16) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

ToastedMalt Extract

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