Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) vs Philippe Alexander Cuvee Alex Brut NV Champagne

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)Philippe Alexander Cuvee Alex Brut NV Champagne
DistilleryMurray McDavidPhilippe Alexander
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV50%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£46.95£34.75
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

Philippe Alexander Cuvee Alex Brut NV Champagne

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Philippe Alexander Cuvee Alex Brut NV Champagne

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).

Philippe Alexander Cuvee Alex Brut NV Champagne is better value at £35 vs £47.

For beginners: Philippe Alexander Cuvee Alex Brut NV Champagne is more approachable (85/100 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 £34.75)

Philippe Alexander Cuvee Alex Brut NV Champagne

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.75 vs £46.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Philippe?

Philippe Alexander Cuvee Alex Brut NV Champagne suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

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

Cooked FruitSherriedToastedVanillaOily

Only Philippe Alexander Cuvee Alex Brut NV Champagne

Fresh FruitCitricHoneyFragant

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