Aultmore 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryAultmoreMaster of Malt
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.1%46%
Age11 yr9 yr
Price£41.95£29.95
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Aultmore 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value72/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 3.00).

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £42.

For beginners: Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£41.95 vs £29.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 £41.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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

HoneyVanilla

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