Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (casks 825 & 826) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (casks 825 & 826) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryMaster of MaltGlenlossie
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age9 yr19 yr
Price£29.95£42.81
Rating5.00/5

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (casks 825 & 826) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (casks 825 & 826) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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 £43.

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 £42.81)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (casks 825 & 826) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.81 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 Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (casks 825 & 826) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

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

Fresh Fruit

Only Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (casks 825 & 826) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Citric

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