Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-173/-174/-175/-176) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-173/-174/-175/-176) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Signatory
£48
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Kilkerran
★ 5.00
£48
| Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-173/-174/-175/-176) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Signatory | Kilkerran |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 57.1% |
| Age | 13 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £47.95 | £47.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-173/-174/-175/-176) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-173/-174/-175/-176) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Quick verdict
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is better value at £48 vs £48.
For beginners: Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-173/-174/-175/-176) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-173/-174/-175/-176) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Secret?
Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-173/-174/-175/-176) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) 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
Only Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-173/-174/-175/-176) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)