Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Glenlossie 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13790) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)Glenlossie 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13790) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryMaster of MaltGlenlossie
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age9 yr8 yr
Price£29.95£36.95
Rating5.00/5

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Glenlossie 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13790) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenlossie 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13790) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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 £37.

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 £36.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenlossie 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13790) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.95 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 Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13790) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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

Honey

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