CRN57 Vision Blended Malt vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

CRN57 Vision Blended MaltSecret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGordon & MacPhailMaster of Malt
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£34.5£29.95
Rating5.00/5

CRN57 Vision Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

CRN57 Vision Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £35.

For beginners: CRN57 Vision Blended Malt is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

CRN57 Vision Blended Malt

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.5 vs £29.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £34.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy CRN57?

CRN57 Vision Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

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 FruitVanillaHoney

Only CRN57 Vision Blended Malt

Fragant

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

Malt ExtractToasted

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