Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask 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.

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight From The CaskMulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryEdradourMurray McDavid
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58%50%
Age11 yr8 yr
Price£50.52£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner40/100
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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

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).

Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is better value at £47 vs £51.

For beginners: Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (58%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£50.52 vs £46.95)
  • 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 affordable (£46.95 vs £50.52)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask 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

Cooked FruitSherried

Only Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

Old Wood

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

ToastedVanillaOily

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