Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Kings County Peated Malt

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

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)Kings County Peated Malt
DistilleryMaster of MaltKings County
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%47%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£29.95£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Kings County Peated Malt

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kings County Peated Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Kings County Peated Malt is better value at £30 vs £30.

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

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

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Kings County Peated Malt

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Kings?

Kings County Peated 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

Malt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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

HoneyVanilla

Only Kings County Peated Malt

Smokey

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