Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Longmorn 2002 / 17 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

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

Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Longmorn 2002 / 17 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky
DistilleryMaster of MaltLongmorn
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV55.3%40%
Age24 yrNAS
Price£99.95£135
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Longmorn 2002 / 17 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 2002 / 17 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

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 £135.

For beginners: Longmorn 2002 / 17 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 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 £135)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.3%) — may need water

Longmorn 2002 / 17 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£135 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 2002 / 17 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedDried FruitHoneyToastedOld Wood

Only Longmorn 2002 / 17 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

Fresh FruitVanillaMalt Extract

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