Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
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
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
Distillerie Des Menhirs
£116
| Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Distillerie Des Menhirs |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | France |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 55.3% | 49% |
| Age | 24 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £115.93 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
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 £116.
For beginners: Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask 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 £115.93)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£115.93 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 Eddu?
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.
Tasting notes
Only Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask