McGibbon's Red Ribbon vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
McGibbon's Red Ribbon
Douglas McGibbon
★ 3.67
£22
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£30
| McGibbon's Red Ribbon | Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas McGibbon | Master of Malt |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £21.95 | £29.95 |
| Rating | 3.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
McGibbon's Red Ribbon
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
McGibbon's Red Ribbon
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.67).
McGibbon's Red Ribbon is better value at £22 vs £30.
For beginners: McGibbon's Red Ribbon is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
McGibbon's Red Ribbon
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£21.95 vs £29.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.7 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 £21.95)
Who should buy McGibbon's?
McGibbon's Red Ribbon 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
Only Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)