Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 10192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 10192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlen SpeyMaster of Malt
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age11 yr9 yr
Price£44.42£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 10192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 10192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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).

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £44.

For beginners: Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 10192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 10192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.42 vs £29.95)
  • 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 affordable (£29.95 vs £44.42)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 10192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 ExtractHoneyFresh FruitVanilla

Only Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 10192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Citric

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

Toasted

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