Proper No. Twelve vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Proper No. TwelveSecret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryProper WhiskeyMaster of Malt
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£24.5£29.95
Rating2.82/55.00/5

Proper No. Twelve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Proper No. Twelve

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 2.82).

Proper No. Twelve is better value at £25 vs £30.

For beginners: Proper No. Twelve is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Proper No. Twelve

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£24.5 vs £29.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (2.8 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)

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £24.5)

Who should buy Proper?

Proper No. Twelve is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 ExtractVanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

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

Toasted

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