Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Wharf Distillery New Town Lemon and Basil Gin, 50cl

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

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)Wharf Distillery New Town Lemon and Basil Gin, 50cl
DistilleryMaster of MaltWharf Distillery
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£29.95£28
Rating5.00/5

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Wharf Distillery New Town Lemon and Basil Gin, 50cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Wharf Distillery New Town Lemon and Basil Gin, 50cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Wharf Distillery New Town Lemon and Basil Gin, 50cl is better value at £28 vs £30.

For beginners: Wharf Distillery New Town Lemon and Basil Gin, 50cl is more approachable (80/100 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

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £28)

Wharf Distillery New Town Lemon and Basil Gin, 50cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28 vs £29.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Wharf?

Wharf Distillery New Town Lemon and Basil Gin, 50cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

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

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Wharf Distillery New Town Lemon and Basil Gin, 50cl

CitricLeafyFragant

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