Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

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

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
DistilleryMaster of MaltLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%45%
Age9 yr21 yr
Price£29.95£36
Rating5.00/5

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

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: 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 £36)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£36 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 Loch?

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

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

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