Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask vs Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

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

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's CaskAultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryHydeAultmore
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%45.5%
Age10 yr13 yr
Price£56.09£49.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value89/100

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt) is better value at £50 vs £56.

For beginners: Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.09 vs £49.95)

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £56.09)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Hyde?

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask 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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask

Cooked Fruit

Only Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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