Benriach 13 Year Old Madeira Finish - Maderensis Fumosus vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 13 Year Old Madeira Finish - Maderensis Fumosus
Benriach
★ 4.75
£32
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£30
| Benriach 13 Year Old Madeira Finish - Maderensis Fumosus | Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Master of Malt |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 13 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £31.64 | £29.95 |
| Rating | 4.75/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 13 Year Old Madeira Finish - Maderensis Fumosus
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Benriach 13 Year Old Madeira Finish - Maderensis Fumosus
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £32.
For beginners: Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Benriach 13 Year Old Madeira Finish - Maderensis Fumosus
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£31.64 vs £29.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 £31.64)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 13 Year Old Madeira Finish - Maderensis Fumosus 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
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