Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4
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
Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4
Smögen
£155
| Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Smögen |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.3% | 61.3% |
| Age | 24 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £155.21 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4
Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4
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 £155.
For beginners: Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (40/100 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 £155.21)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£155.21 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 Smögen?
Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4 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
Only Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4