Heaven Hill Corn Whiskey 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Heaven Hill Corn Whiskey 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryHeaven HillMaster of Malt
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeCornSingle Malt
ABV49.5%46%
Age9 yr9 yr
Price£44.95£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Heaven Hill Corn Whiskey 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Heaven Hill Corn Whiskey 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £45.

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

Heaven Hill Corn Whiskey 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.95 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 £44.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Heaven?

Heaven Hill Corn Whiskey 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Corn 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

VanillaHoneyToastedFresh Fruit

Only Heaven Hill Corn Whiskey 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Cooked Mash

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

Malt Extract

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