Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory) vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryCragganmoreMaster of Malt
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age13 yr9 yr
Price£31.65£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £32.

For beginners: Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£31.65 vs £29.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 £31.65)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Cragganmore?

Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1997 (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

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)

Dried FruitNutty

Only Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

HoneyFresh Fruit

Explore more