Old Pulteney 16 Year Old vs Secret Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 11-12-14-16) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£69
Secret Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 11-12-14-16) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Signatory
£52
| Old Pulteney 16 Year Old | Secret Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 11-12-14-16) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Signatory |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 16 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £68.5 | £51.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Secret Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 11-12-14-16) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Secret Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 11-12-14-16) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Secret Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 11-12-14-16) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £52 vs £69.
For beginners: Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£68.5 vs £51.9)
Secret Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 11-12-14-16) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£51.9 vs £68.5)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Old?
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old 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 Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 11-12-14-16) - 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 Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Only Secret Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 11-12-14-16) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)