Pearse Lyons 5 Year Old Original vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Pearse Lyons 5 Year Old OriginalSecret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryPearse LyonsMaster of Malt
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age5 yr9 yr
Price£39.44£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Pearse Lyons 5 Year Old Original

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Pearse Lyons 5 Year Old Original

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 £39.

For beginners: Pearse Lyons 5 Year Old Original is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Pearse Lyons 5 Year Old Original

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.44 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 £39.44)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Pearse?

Pearse Lyons 5 Year Old Original 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

VanillaFresh FruitMalt ExtractToasted

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

Honey

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