Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Aultmore 11 Year Old 2000 (cask 8188) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)Aultmore 11 Year Old 2000 (cask 8188) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryMaster of MaltAultmore
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age9 yr11 yr
Price£29.95£42.5
Rating5.00/51.00/5

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2000 (cask 8188) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value24/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2000 (cask 8188) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.00).

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £43.

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 £42.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2000 (cask 8188) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.5 vs £29.95)
  • Lower community rating (1.0 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 11 Year Old 2000 (cask 8188) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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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