Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A63 53 & 54) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A63 53 & 54) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryMaster of MaltSignatory
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age9 yr13 yr
Price£29.95£43.95
Rating5.00/5

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A63 53 & 54) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A63 53 & 54) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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 £44.

For beginners: Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A63 53 & 54) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

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 £43.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A63 53 & 54) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£43.95 vs £29.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Unnamed?

Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A63 53 & 54) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

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

Toasted

Only Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A63 53 & 54) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Oily

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