Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (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.
Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
£35
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Murray McDavid
★ 5.00
£47
| Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) | Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Murray McDavid |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 10 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £35 | £46.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
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).
Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) is better value at £35 vs £47.
For beginners: Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£35 vs £46.95)
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
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 £35)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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
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Only Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Only Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)