Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Bonailie Blended Malt Whisky

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

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)Bonailie Blended Malt Whisky
DistilleryMaster of MaltBladnoch
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%40%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£29.95£35.95
Rating5.00/5

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Bonailie Blended Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bonailie Blended Malt Whisky

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 £36.

For beginners: Bonailie Blended Malt Whisky is more approachable (85/100 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 £35.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Bonailie Blended Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£35.95 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 Bonailie?

Bonailie Blended Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Bonailie Blended Malt Whisky

Hay-likeLeafy

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