Secret Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 11-12-14-16) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

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

Secret Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 11-12-14-16) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
DistillerySignatoryTullamore D.E.W.
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%55%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£51.9£45.95
Rating5.00/5

Secret Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 11-12-14-16) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Secret Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 11-12-14-16) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is better value at £46 vs £52.

For beginners: Secret Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 11-12-14-16) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Secret Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 11-12-14-16) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.9 vs £45.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£45.95 vs £51.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water

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.

Who should buy Tullamore?

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Secret Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 11-12-14-16) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

SherriedCooked Fruit

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