Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch WhiskySecret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryMonkey ShoulderMaster of Malt
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£30.95£29.95
Rating3.87/55.00/5

Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

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 3.87).

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £31.

For beginners: Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£30.95 vs £29.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.9 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)
  • +More affordable (£29.95 vs £30.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Monkey?

Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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