Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlen OrdMaster of Malt
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.5%46%
Age7 yr9 yr
Price£38.95£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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 £39.

For beginners: Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£38.95 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 £38.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToasted

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

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