Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
£35
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£30
| Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) | Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Master of Malt |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £35 | £29.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
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 0.00).
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £35.
For beginners: Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£35 vs £29.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 £35)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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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