Benrinnes 1997 (bottled 2013) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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.
Benrinnes 1997 (bottled 2013) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Benrinnes
£36
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Murray McDavid
★ 5.00
£47
| Benrinnes 1997 (bottled 2013) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Murray McDavid |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 16 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £36.13 | £46.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 1997 (bottled 2013) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Benrinnes 1997 (bottled 2013) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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).
Benrinnes 1997 (bottled 2013) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £36 vs £47.
For beginners: Benrinnes 1997 (bottled 2013) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 1997 (bottled 2013) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£36.13 vs £46.95)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.95 vs £36.13)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 1997 (bottled 2013) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 1997 (bottled 2013) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)