Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
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
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Ian Macleod
£142
| Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Ian Macleod |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.3% | 56.7% |
| Age | 24 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £142.2 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
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 £142.
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 £142.2)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£142.2 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 The?
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) 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 Secret Speyside Distillery 24 Year Old 1998 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)