SRV5 8 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (Thompson Bros.) vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
SRV5 8 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 4.80
£36
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£30
| SRV5 8 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (Thompson Bros.) | Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Master of Malt |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.5% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £35.5 | £29.95 |
| Rating | 4.80/5 | 5.00/5 |
SRV5 8 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (Thompson Bros.)
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
SRV5 8 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (Thompson Bros.)
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 4.80).
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £36.
For beginners: Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
SRV5 8 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£35.5 vs £29.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£29.95 vs £35.5)
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy SRV5?
SRV5 8 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (Thompson Bros.) 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
Both taste of