Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
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
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Bunnahabhain
£36
| Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) | Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 9 yr | 4 yr |
| Price | £29.95 | £36.35 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
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 £36.35)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −More expensive (£36.35 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 Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Only Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)