Elephant Sloe Gin / Half Litre vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Elephant Sloe Gin / Half LitreSecret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryelephantMaster of Malt
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£27.25£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Elephant Sloe Gin / Half Litre

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Elephant Sloe Gin / Half Litre

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).

Elephant Sloe Gin / Half Litre is better value at £27 vs £30.

For beginners: Elephant Sloe Gin / Half Litre is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Elephant Sloe Gin / Half Litre

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.25 vs £29.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £27.25)

Who should buy Elephant?

Elephant Sloe Gin / Half Litre 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

Fresh Fruit

Only Elephant Sloe Gin / Half Litre

Cooked FruitSolvent

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

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

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