Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 (casks 24+25) (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.

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 (casks 24+25) (Signatory)Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryLoch LomondMurray McDavid
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%50%
Age15 yr8 yr
Price£35.69£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 (casks 24+25) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner100/100
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

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 (casks 24+25) (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).

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 (casks 24+25) (Signatory) is better value at £36 vs £47.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 (casks 24+25) (Signatory) is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 (casks 24+25) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.69 vs £46.95)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)

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 £35.69)

Who should buy Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 (casks 24+25) (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

VanillaToasted

Only Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 (casks 24+25) (Signatory)

HoneyOld Wood

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

Cooked FruitSherriedOily

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