Heaven's Door Straight Rye 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.

Heaven's Door Straight RyeMulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryHeaven's DoorMurray McDavid
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV43%50%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£61.5£46.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Heaven's Door Straight Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value81/100

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

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

Heaven's Door Straight Rye

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 better value at £47 vs £62.

For beginners: Heaven's Door Straight Rye is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Heaven's Door Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£61.5 vs £46.95)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £61.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Heaven's?

Heaven's Door Straight Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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

Both taste of

SherriedVanilla

Only Heaven's Door Straight Rye

Dried FruitNutty

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

Cooked FruitToastedOily

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