Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 9+10+13+21) - 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 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 9+10+13+21) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryMaster of MaltSignatory
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age9 yr13 yr
Price£29.95£43.22
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 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 9+10+13+21) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 9+10+13+21) - 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 £43.

For beginners: Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 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 £43.22)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 9+10+13+21) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£43.22 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 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 9+10+13+21) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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

VanillaToasted

Only Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 9+10+13+21) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

OilyYeasty

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