Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2010
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£30
Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2010
Pulteney
£45
| Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) | Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Pulteney |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 9 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £29.95 | £44.98 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2010
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2010
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 £45.
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 £44.98)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2010
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£44.98 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 Old?
Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2010 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Only Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2010