Lismore 15 Year Old vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Lismore 15 Year OldSecret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryLismoreMaster of Malt
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age15 yr9 yr
Price£46.95£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Lismore 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Lismore 15 Year Old

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 £47.

For beginners: Lismore 15 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Lismore 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 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 £46.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Lismore?

Lismore 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

HoneyMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only Lismore 15 Year Old

Citric

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

Vanilla

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