Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) vs An Iconic Speyside 4 Year Old 2010 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)

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)An Iconic Speyside 4 Year Old 2010 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryMurray McDavidDuncan Taylor
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%54.6%
Age8 yr4 yr
Price£46.95£37.95
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

An Iconic Speyside 4 Year Old 2010 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)

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

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

An Iconic Speyside 4 Year Old 2010 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)

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).

An Iconic Speyside 4 Year Old 2010 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £38 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 4 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £37.95)

An Iconic Speyside 4 Year Old 2010 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£37.95 vs £46.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
  • 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 An?

An Iconic Speyside 4 Year Old 2010 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 An Iconic Speyside 4 Year Old 2010 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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