Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1323) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1323) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlenlossieMaster of Malt
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.8%55.3%
Age22 yr24 yr
Price£131.74£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1323) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1323) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

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 £132.

For beginners: Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1323) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1323) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£131.74 vs £99.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £131.74)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 22 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1323) - 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.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1323) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitNutty

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

SherriedDried FruitHoneyOld Wood

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