Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryStrathislaMaster of Malt
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age11 yr9 yr
Price£24.69£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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).

Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £25 vs £30.

For beginners: Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£24.69 vs £29.95)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £24.69)

Who should buy Strathisla?

Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Nutty

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

Fresh Fruit

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