Bastille 1789 Blended French Whisky vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Bastille 1789 Blended French WhiskySecret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryBastille 1789Master of Malt
Region
CountryFranceScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£32.95£29.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Bastille 1789 Blended French Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Bastille 1789 Blended French Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £33.

For beginners: Bastille 1789 Blended French Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Bastille 1789 Blended French Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£32.95 vs £29.95)

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.95 vs £32.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bastille?

Bastille 1789 Blended French Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitVanillaToastedHoney

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

Malt Extract

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