Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryMaster of MaltLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.3%47.5%
Age24 yr22 yr
Price£99.95£121.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £122.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 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 £121.95)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 22 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.3%) — may need water

Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£121.95 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToastedOld Wood

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

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt Extract

Where to buy

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

Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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