Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt) vs Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask

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

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask
DistilleryAultmoreHyde
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.5%46%
Age13 yr10 yr
Price£49.95£56.09
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value89/100

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt) is better value at £50 vs £56.

For beginners: Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £56.09)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.09 vs £49.95)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt) 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 Hyde?

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask

Cooked Fruit

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