Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star SpiritsSecret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsMaster of Malt
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV45.5%46%
Age12 yr9 yr
Price£36.75£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits

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 £37.

For beginners: Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.75 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 £36.75)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tarot?

Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits

SherriedOld WoodNutty

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

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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