Mikkeller Simcoe Dry Hopped Vodka vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Mikkeller Simcoe Dry Hopped VodkaSecret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryMikkellerMaster of Malt
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£28.95£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Mikkeller Simcoe Dry Hopped Vodka

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Mikkeller Simcoe Dry Hopped Vodka

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).

Mikkeller Simcoe Dry Hopped Vodka is better value at £29 vs £30.

For beginners: Mikkeller Simcoe Dry Hopped Vodka is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Mikkeller Simcoe Dry Hopped Vodka

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.95 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 £28.95)

Who should buy Mikkeller?

Mikkeller Simcoe Dry Hopped Vodka 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 Mikkeller Simcoe Dry Hopped Vodka

VegetativeCitric

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

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

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