Name: Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits)
Brand: North Star Spirits
Price: 49.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) is characterised by Smokey, Toasted, Malt Extract notes. Distilled in 2012 and aged 13 years in a single refill hogshead, this peated island single malt was bottled in 2025 by North Star Spirits. One of 324 bottles, it captures the smoke and maritime character of its mystery Scottish origins.

Question 2

Is Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) is intensely smoky and peaty, scoring 80/100 on the smoke scale. Expect heavy peat, bonfires, and medicinal notes.

Question 3

Is Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) has some sweetness (40/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) is a challenging dram with intense peat smoke and high ABV (58.2%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) costs £49.95 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 58.2% ABV, Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits)?

Accepted Answer

Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) pairs well with smoked salmon, oysters, dark chocolate, aged cheddar, and chargrilled meats. The smoky, peaty character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the complex peat smoke and full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) similar to Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) and Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) share a similar flavour profile (Toasted) and are in a similar price range. Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) costs £68.12 vs £49.95 for Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits).

Question 11

Is Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) similar to J.J. Corry The Sonas?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) and J.J. Corry The Sonas share a similar flavour profile (Malt Extract) and are in a similar price range. J.J. Corry The Sonas costs £62.95 vs £49.95 for Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits).

Question 12

How does Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) compare to TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)?

Accepted Answer

Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) and TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) is bold and smoky, while TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is known for Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Nutty notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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