Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Gelston's Single Pot Still

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

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)Gelston's Single Pot Still
DistilleryMaster of MaltGelston's
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Pot Still
ABV46%40%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£29.95£24.49
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Gelston's Single Pot Still

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Gelston's Single Pot Still

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Gelston's Single Pot Still is better value at £24 vs £30.

For beginners: Gelston's Single Pot Still is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £24.49)

Gelston's Single Pot Still

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£24.49 vs £29.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Gelston's?

Gelston's Single Pot Still suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

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

HoneyFresh Fruit

Only Gelston's Single Pot Still

Citric

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