Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 33997 & 33998) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£30
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 33997 & 33998) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Linkwood
£45
| Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 33997 & 33998) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 9 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £29.95 | £45.24 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 33997 & 33998) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 33997 & 33998) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
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 £45.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 33997 & 33998) - 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 £45.24)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 33997 & 33998) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£45.24 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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 33997 & 33998) - 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
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