Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryLinkwoodMaster of Malt
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age13 yr9 yr
Price£43.8£29.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value91/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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 4.00).

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £44.

For beginners: Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£43.8 vs £29.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £43.8)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SherriedDried Fruit

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

VanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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