Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2000 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) 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.

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2000 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryCaol IlaMurray McDavid
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%50%
Age11 yr8 yr
Price£36.58£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2000 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2000 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

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).

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2000 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £37 vs £47.

For beginners: Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2000 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2000 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£36.58 vs £46.95)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 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

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £36.58)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Caol?

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2000 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) 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

Both taste of

Oily

Only Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2000 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokeyMedicinalKipperyOld Wood

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

Cooked FruitSherriedToastedVanilla

Where to buy

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2000 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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

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