Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1999 (Signatory)

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

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1999 (Signatory)
DistilleryMaster of MaltBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age9 yr13 yr
Price£29.95£37.54
Rating5.00/5

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1999 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1999 (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 £38.

For beginners: Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1999 (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 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 £37.54)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1999 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£37.54 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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1999 (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

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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