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

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)Nikka Days
DistilleryMurray McDavidNikka
Region
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£46.95£37
Rating5.00/53.57/5

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

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

Nikka Days

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value97/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Nikka Days

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.57).

Nikka Days is better value at £37 vs £47.

For beginners: Nikka Days is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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)

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £37)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Nikka Days

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37 vs £46.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.6 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 Nikka?

Nikka Days suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

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

Cooked FruitSherriedToastedVanillaOily

Only Nikka Days

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractHoneySmokeyYeasty

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