Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Merlet Creme de Cassis Liqueur

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

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)Merlet Creme de Cassis Liqueur
DistilleryMaster of MaltMerlet
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£29.95£21.95
Rating5.00/5

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Merlet Creme de Cassis Liqueur

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Merlet Creme de Cassis Liqueur

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Merlet Creme de Cassis Liqueur is better value at £22 vs £30.

For beginners: Merlet Creme de Cassis Liqueur is more approachable (85/100 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £21.95)

Merlet Creme de Cassis Liqueur

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£21.95 vs £29.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Merlet?

Merlet Creme de Cassis Liqueur suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyFresh Fruit

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

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Merlet Creme de Cassis Liqueur

Cooked Fruit

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