Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) vs Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 6399 & 6400) - Un-Chillfiltered (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
Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 6399 & 6400) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Clynelish
£53
| Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) | Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 6399 & 6400) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Murray McDavid | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £46.95 | £52.85 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 6399 & 6400) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 6399 & 6400) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
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).
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is better value at £47 vs £53.
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)
- +More affordable (£46.95 vs £52.85)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 6399 & 6400) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.85 vs £46.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Clynelish?
Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 6399 & 6400) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Only Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 6399 & 6400) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)