Edradour 13 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.2% 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 13 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.2%Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryEdradourMurray McDavid
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.2%50%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£47.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 13 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.2%

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner55/100
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 13 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.2%

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 £48.

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 13 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.2%

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.95 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 £47.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 13 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.2% suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

SherriedCooked FruitVanilla

Only Edradour 13 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.2%

ChocolateOld Wood

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

ToastedOily

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