Aultmore 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 307294) - Signatory vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 307294) - SignatorySecret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryAultmoreMaster of Malt
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age11 yr9 yr
Price£33.95£29.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 307294) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 307294) - Signatory

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £34.

For beginners: Aultmore 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 307294) - Signatory is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 307294) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£33.95 vs £29.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£29.95 vs £33.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 307294) - Signatory suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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