Old Perth Number 2 Release vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Old Perth Number 2 ReleaseSecret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryOld PerthMaster of Malt
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£28.24£29.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Old Perth Number 2 Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Old Perth Number 2 Release

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 4.00).

Old Perth Number 2 Release is better value at £28 vs £30.

For beginners: Old Perth Number 2 Release is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Old Perth Number 2 Release

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.24 vs £29.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £28.24)

Who should buy Old?

Old Perth Number 2 Release 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

ToastedMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Old Perth Number 2 Release

Old Wood

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

HoneyVanilla

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