Vietnam 2018 / 6 Year Old / Flag Series / La Maison Du Whisky vs Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Vietnam 2018 / 6 Year Old / Flag Series / La Maison Du WhiskySecret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryLa Maison Du WhiskyMaster of Malt
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%55.3%
AgeNAS24 yr
Price£126£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Vietnam 2018 / 6 Year Old / Flag Series / La Maison Du Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner40/100
Value50/100

Vietnam 2018 / 6 Year Old / Flag Series / La Maison Du Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £100 vs £126.

For beginners: Vietnam 2018 / 6 Year Old / Flag Series / La Maison Du Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Vietnam 2018 / 6 Year Old / Flag Series / La Maison Du Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£126 vs £99.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £126)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Vietnam?

Vietnam 2018 / 6 Year Old / Flag Series / La Maison Du Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Secret?

Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Vietnam 2018 / 6 Year Old / Flag Series / La Maison Du Whisky

Fresh FruitOilyYeasty

Only Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SherriedDried FruitToastedOld Wood

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