Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Smokin' - The Gentleman’s Dram
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
Smokin' - The Gentleman’s Dram
Duncan Taylor
★ 3.17
£28
| Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) | Smokin' - The Gentleman’s Dram | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Duncan Taylor |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 9 yr | 3 yr |
| Price | £29.95 | £28.24 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.17/5 |
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Smokin' - The Gentleman’s Dram
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Smokin' - The Gentleman’s Dram
Quick verdict
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.17).
Smokin' - The Gentleman’s Dram is better value at £28 vs £30.
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)
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 3 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£29.95 vs £28.24)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Smokin' - The Gentleman’s Dram
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£28.24 vs £29.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.2 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 Smokin'?
Smokin' - The Gentleman’s Dram suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Only Smokin' - The Gentleman’s Dram