The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) vs Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Ian Macleod
£142
Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£100
| The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) | Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ian Macleod | Master of Malt |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.7% | 55.3% |
| Age | 20 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £142.2 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
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 £142.
For beginners: Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£142.2 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 £142.2)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
Who should buy The?
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) 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
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