Pearse Lyons 7 Year Old vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Pearse Lyons 7 Year Old
Pearse Lyons
★ 5.00
£35

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£30
| Pearse Lyons 7 Year Old | Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pearse Lyons | Master of Malt |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 7 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £35.36 | £29.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Pearse Lyons 7 Year Old
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Pearse Lyons 7 Year Old
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £35.
For beginners: Pearse Lyons 7 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Pearse Lyons 7 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£35.36 vs £29.95)
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£29.95 vs £35.36)
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 7 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Pearse?
Pearse Lyons 7 Year Old 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
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