Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£30
Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (Signatory)
Mortlach
£33
| Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) | Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 9 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £29.95 | £32.62 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (Signatory)
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (Signatory)
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 £33.
For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (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 £32.62)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£32.62 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 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (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
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Only Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
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Where to buy
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange