Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Longmorn 18 Year Old 1995 Cask Strength Edition (Chivas)

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

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)Longmorn 18 Year Old 1995 Cask Strength Edition (Chivas)
DistilleryMaster of MaltLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%53.1%
Age9 yr18 yr
Price£29.95£47.47
Rating5.00/5

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Longmorn 18 Year Old 1995 Cask Strength Edition (Chivas)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 18 Year Old 1995 Cask Strength Edition (Chivas)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £47.

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 affordable (£29.95 vs £47.47)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Longmorn 18 Year Old 1995 Cask Strength Edition (Chivas)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.47 vs £29.95)
  • 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 18 Year Old 1995 Cask Strength Edition (Chivas) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

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

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Longmorn 18 Year Old 1995 Cask Strength Edition (Chivas)

Dried FruitOld Wood

Explore more