Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) vs Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)

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)Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryMurray McDavidAberlour
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%46.9%
Age8 yr6 yr
Price£46.95£44.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)

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).

Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt) is better value at £45 vs £47.

For beginners: Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (60/100 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)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 6 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £44.95)

Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.95 vs £46.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Aberlour?

Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt) 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 Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Cooked FruitSherriedToasted

Only Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)

Fresh FruitNuttyMalt Extract

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