Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) vs Aberfeldy 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Murray McDavid
★ 5.00
£47
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old
Aberfeldy
★ 4.32
£39
| Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) | Aberfeldy 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Murray McDavid | Aberfeldy |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £46.95 | £39.4 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.32/5 |
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.32).
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old is better value at £39 vs £47.
For beginners: Aberfeldy 12 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.95 vs £39.4)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.4 vs £46.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Aberfeldy?
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Only Aberfeldy 12 Year Old