Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Loch Lomond
£150
Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£100
| Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Master of Malt |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 55.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £150 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 £150.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 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 £150)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) 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 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
Only Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange