Ripping Yarns Silver Rum Single Traditional Pot Still Rum 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.

Ripping Yarns Silver Rum Single Traditional Pot Still RumMulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryRipping YarnsMurray McDavid
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%50%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£37.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Ripping Yarns Silver Rum Single Traditional Pot Still Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner100/100
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

Ripping Yarns Silver Rum Single Traditional Pot Still Rum

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).

Ripping Yarns Silver Rum Single Traditional Pot Still Rum is better value at £38 vs £47.

For beginners: Ripping Yarns Silver Rum Single Traditional Pot Still Rum is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Ripping Yarns Silver Rum Single Traditional Pot Still Rum

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.95 vs £46.95)
  • +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 £37.95)

Who should buy Ripping?

Ripping Yarns Silver Rum Single Traditional Pot Still Rum 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 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

Both taste of

VanillaOily

Only Ripping Yarns Silver Rum Single Traditional Pot Still Rum

Fresh Fruit

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

Cooked FruitSherriedToasted

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