Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£100
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Mortlach
£125
| Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.3% | 52.6% |
| Age | 24 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £124.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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 £125.
For beginners: Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
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 £124.75)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£124.75 vs £99.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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
Only Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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