Ardbeg 10 Year Old 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.
Ardbeg 10 Year Old
Ardbeg
★ 4.13
£39
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Murray McDavid
★ 5.00
£47
| Ardbeg 10 Year Old | Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Murray McDavid |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 10 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £39.19 | £46.95 |
| Rating | 4.13/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ardbeg 10 Year Old
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Ardbeg 10 Year Old
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 4.13).
Ardbeg 10 Year Old is better value at £39 vs £47.
For beginners: Ardbeg 10 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ardbeg 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£39.19 vs £46.95)
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.95 vs £39.19)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardbeg?
Ardbeg 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
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
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