Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits

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

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits
DistilleryMaster of MaltNorth Star Spirits
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%45.5%
Age9 yr12 yr
Price£29.95£36.75
Rating5.00/5

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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

Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits

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 £37.

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

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 £36.75)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.75 vs £29.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Tarot?

Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

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

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits

SherriedOld WoodNutty

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