Isawa Japanese Blended Whiskey vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Isawa Japanese Blended Whiskey
Monde Shuzo
★ 2.00
£39

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£30
| Isawa Japanese Blended Whiskey | Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Monde Shuzo | Master of Malt |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £39.27 | £29.95 |
| Rating | 2.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Isawa Japanese Blended Whiskey
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Isawa Japanese Blended Whiskey
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £39.
For beginners: Isawa Japanese Blended Whiskey is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Isawa Japanese Blended Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£39.27 vs £29.95)
- −Lower community rating (2.0 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 £39.27)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Isawa?
Isawa Japanese Blended Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
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
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