Lejay Lagoute Original Creme de Cassis de Dijon vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Lejay Lagoute Original Creme de Cassis de DijonSecret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryLejay LagouteMaster of Malt
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£23.5£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Lejay Lagoute Original Creme de Cassis de Dijon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Lejay Lagoute Original Creme de Cassis de Dijon

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).

Lejay Lagoute Original Creme de Cassis de Dijon is better value at £24 vs £30.

For beginners: Lejay Lagoute Original Creme de Cassis de Dijon is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Lejay Lagoute Original Creme de Cassis de Dijon

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£23.5 vs £29.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £23.5)

Who should buy Lejay?

Lejay Lagoute Original Creme de Cassis de Dijon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Fruit

Only Lejay Lagoute Original Creme de Cassis de Dijon

Cooked FruitFragant

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

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

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