Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) vs Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-173/-174/-175/-176) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
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)
Signatory
£48
| 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) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilkerran | Signatory |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £47.95 | £47.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
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%)
Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-173/-174/-175/-176) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-173/-174/-175/-176) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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).
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
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
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.
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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Only Secret Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195-173/-174/-175/-176) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)