Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) vs Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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)Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
DistilleryMurray McDavidBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%46%
Age8 yr8 yr
Price£46.95£42
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

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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).

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is better value at £42 vs £47.

For beginners: Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is more approachable (65/100 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £42)

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£42 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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanilla

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

Cooked FruitSherriedOily

Only Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

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