An Iconic Speyside 4 Year Old 2010 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor) vs Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
An Iconic Speyside 4 Year Old 2010 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
£38
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Murray McDavid
★ 5.00
£47
| An Iconic Speyside 4 Year Old 2010 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor) | Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Duncan Taylor | Murray McDavid |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.6% | 50% |
| Age | 4 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £37.95 | £46.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
An Iconic Speyside 4 Year Old 2010 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
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)
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
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: An Iconic Speyside 4 Year Old 2010 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
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)
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)
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.
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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only An Iconic Speyside 4 Year Old 2010 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
Only Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)