Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 803613 & 803614) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 803613 & 803614) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Linkwood
★ 4.00
£40
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£30
| Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 803613 & 803614) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Master of Malt |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 11 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £39.95 | £29.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 803613 & 803614) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 803613 & 803614) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
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 £40.
For beginners: Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 803613 & 803614) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 803613 & 803614) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 9 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£39.95 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£29.95 vs £39.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 803613 & 803614) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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
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