Glengoyne 10 Year Old - 'Art of Glengoyne' Tin vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Glengoyne 10 Year Old - 'Art of Glengoyne' TinSecret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlengoyneMaster of Malt
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age10 yr9 yr
Price£31.45£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 10 Year Old - 'Art of Glengoyne' Tin

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

Glengoyne 10 Year Old - 'Art of Glengoyne' Tin

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 £31.

For beginners: Glengoyne 10 Year Old - 'Art of Glengoyne' Tin is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 10 Year Old - 'Art of Glengoyne' Tin

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£31.45 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 £31.45)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 10 Year Old - 'Art of Glengoyne' Tin 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

HoneyVanillaToastedMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Where to buy

Glengoyne 10 Year Old - 'Art of Glengoyne' Tin

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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