Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) vs Glen Scotia 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 1077) (Signatory)
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
Glen Scotia 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 1077) (Signatory)
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£53
| Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) | Glen Scotia 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 1077) (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Murray McDavid | Glen Scotia |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 43% |
| Age | 8 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £46.95 | £52.85 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Glen Scotia 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 1077) (Signatory)
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Glen Scotia 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 1077) (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is better value at £47 vs £53.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 1077) (Signatory) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£46.95 vs £52.85)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Scotia 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 1077) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.85 vs £46.95)
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 Glen?
Glen Scotia 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 1077) (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Only Glen Scotia 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 1077) (Signatory)