Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn DogsSecret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryLoch LomondMaster of Malt
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV45%46%
Age21 yr9 yr
Price£36£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

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 £36.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£36 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 £36)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 ExtractVanillaHoneyToasted

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

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