Tempus Fugit Crème de Moka vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Tempus Fugit Crème de MokaSecret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryTempus FugitMaster of Malt
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£33.25£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Tempus Fugit Crème de Moka

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Tempus Fugit Crème de Moka

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 £33.

For beginners: Tempus Fugit Crème de Moka is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Tempus Fugit Crème de Moka

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£33.25 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 £33.25)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tempus?

Tempus Fugit Crème de Moka suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Tempus Fugit Crème de Moka

ChocolateNuttyOily

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

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

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