Dalmore 10 Year Old 2001 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

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

Dalmore 10 Year Old 2001 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryDalmoreMurray McDavid
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%50%
Age10 yr8 yr
Price£39.31£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 10 Year Old 2001 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Dalmore 10 Year Old 2001 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Dalmore 10 Year Old 2001 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £39 vs £47.

For beginners: Dalmore 10 Year Old 2001 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 10 Year Old 2001 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.31 vs £46.95)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £39.31)

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 10 Year Old 2001 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Mulben?

Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - 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

Only Dalmore 10 Year Old 2001 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Fresh FruitDried FruitHoney

Only Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Cooked FruitSherriedToastedVanillaOily

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