John Walker & Sons Private Collection (2015 Edition) (no box) vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
John Walker & Sons Private Collection (2015 Edition) (no box)
Johnnie Walker
£39
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£30
| John Walker & Sons Private Collection (2015 Edition) (no box) | Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Master of Malt |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.8% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £39.07 | £29.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
John Walker & Sons Private Collection (2015 Edition) (no box)
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
John Walker & Sons Private Collection (2015 Edition) (no box)
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
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 £39.
For beginners: Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
John Walker & Sons Private Collection (2015 Edition) (no box)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£39.07 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 £39.07)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy John?
John Walker & Sons Private Collection (2015 Edition) (no box) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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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