Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #16 (Signatory) vs Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

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

Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #16 (Signatory)Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
DistillerySignatoryTullamore D.E.W.
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV57.1%55%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£46.95£45.95
Rating5.00/5

Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #16 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #16 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is better value at £46 vs £47.

For beginners: Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #16 (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #16 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £45.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£45.95 vs £46.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water

Who should buy Secret?

Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #16 (Signatory) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Tullamore?

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedHoney

Only Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #16 (Signatory)

Dried FruitOld Wood

Only Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

VanillaCooked FruitToasted

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