Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Secret Speyside 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 600007) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterSecret Speyside 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 600007) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryFamous GrouseMurray McDavid
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£99.99£91.29
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value50/100

Secret Speyside 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 600007) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Secret Speyside 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 600007) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Secret Speyside 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 600007) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is better value at £91 vs £100.

For beginners: Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £91.29)

Secret Speyside 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 600007) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£91.29 vs £99.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Famous?

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Secret?

Secret Speyside 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 600007) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractVanilla

Only Secret Speyside 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 600007) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

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