Old Perth The Original vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Old Perth The OriginalSecret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryOld PerthMaster of Malt
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£35.95£29.95
Rating4.88/55.00/5

Old Perth The Original

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Old Perth The Original

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 4.88).

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £36.

For beginners: Old Perth The Original is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Old Perth The Original

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£35.95 vs £29.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.9 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 £35.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Old?

Old Perth The Original 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 Old Perth The Original

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitChocolate

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

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

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