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

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)The Epicurean Rivesaltes Finish
DistilleryMurray McDavidThe Epicurean
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%48%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£46.95£38.83
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

The Epicurean Rivesaltes Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Epicurean Rivesaltes Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Epicurean Rivesaltes Finish is better value at £39 vs £47.

For beginners: The Epicurean Rivesaltes Finish is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £38.83)

The Epicurean Rivesaltes Finish

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.83 vs £46.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 The?

The Epicurean Rivesaltes Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

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

Cooked FruitToastedVanillaOily

Only The Epicurean Rivesaltes Finish

ChocolateNuttyCitric

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