Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10clSecret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryAultmoreMaster of Malt
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.6%46%
Age35 yr9 yr
Price£26.95£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl

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 0.00).

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl is better value at £27 vs £30.

For beginners: Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£26.95 vs £29.95)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £26.95)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl

Old WoodNutty

Only Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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