Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Corn Whisky #1 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)Corn Whisky #1 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryMaster of MaltThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryScotlandCanada
TypeSingle MaltCorn
ABV46%47.7%
Age9 yr5 yr
Price£29.95£34.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Corn Whisky #1 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Corn Whisky #1 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £35.

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£29.95 vs £34.95)
  • +Longer maturation (9 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Corn Whisky #1 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £29.95)
  • 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 Corn?

Corn Whisky #1 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Corn character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

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

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Corn Whisky #1 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SherriedCooked FruitNutty

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