Blended Malt #2 - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Blended Malt #2 - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyMaster of Malt
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.3%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£48.95£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Blended Malt #2 - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Blended Malt #2 - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £49.

For beginners: Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Blended Malt #2 - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.95 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 £48.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Malt #2 - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Toasted

Only Blended Malt #2 - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyOld WoodSherriedNutty

Only Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

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