Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4 vs Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4
Smögen
£155
Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£100
| Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4 | Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Smögen | Master of Malt |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Sweden | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 55.3% |
| Age | 5 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £155.21 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4
Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4
Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 £155.
For beginners: Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£155.21 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 £155.21)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Smögen?
Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4 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.
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
Only Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4
Only Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)