Peated Blended Malt 4 Year Old 2017 (cask GD-PBM-17) - Blended Cask Series (GreatDrams) vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Peated Blended Malt 4 Year Old 2017 (cask GD-PBM-17) - Blended Cask Series (GreatDrams)Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGreatDramsMaster of Malt
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.2%46%
Age4 yr9 yr
Price£46.58£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Peated Blended Malt 4 Year Old 2017 (cask GD-PBM-17) - Blended Cask Series (GreatDrams)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Peated Blended Malt 4 Year Old 2017 (cask GD-PBM-17) - Blended Cask Series (GreatDrams)

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 £47.

For beginners: Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Peated Blended Malt 4 Year Old 2017 (cask GD-PBM-17) - Blended Cask Series (GreatDrams)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.58 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 £46.58)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Peated?

Peated Blended Malt 4 Year Old 2017 (cask GD-PBM-17) - Blended Cask Series (GreatDrams) 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

Malt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only Peated Blended Malt 4 Year Old 2017 (cask GD-PBM-17) - Blended Cask Series (GreatDrams)

Smokey

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

HoneyVanilla

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