Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
DistilleryMaster of MaltGlen Elgin
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age9 yr13 yr
Price£29.95£30.95
Rating5.00/5

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (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 £31.

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 £30.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£30.95 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 Glen?

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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

Honey

Only Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

New Wood

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