Jameson Irish Whiskey vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Jameson Irish WhiskeySecret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryJamesonMaster of Malt
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£23.4£29.95
Rating3.95/55.00/5

Jameson Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Jameson Irish Whiskey

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 3.95).

Jameson Irish Whiskey is better value at £23 vs £30.

For beginners: Jameson Irish Whiskey is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Jameson Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£23.4 vs £29.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.9 vs 5.0)

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £23.4)

Who should buy Jameson?

Jameson Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 ExtractVanillaToasted

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

HoneyFresh Fruit

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