Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl

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

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl
DistilleryMaster of MaltAultmore
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%49.6%
Age9 yr35 yr
Price£29.95£26.95
Rating5.00/5

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl is better value at £27 vs £30.

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £26.95)

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£26.95 vs £29.95)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • 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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

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

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl

Old WoodNutty

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