Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 12849) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 12849) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryMaster of MaltMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age9 yr17 yr
Price£29.95£46.46
Rating5.00/5

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 12849) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 12849) - 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 £46.

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 £46.46)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 12849) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.46 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 12849) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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 ExtractVanillaToasted

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

Fresh Fruit

Only Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 12849) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Nutty

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Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 12849) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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