Linkwood 11 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.

Linkwood 11 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryLinkwoodMurray McDavid
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.6%50%
Age11 yr8 yr
Price£39.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 11 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
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

Linkwood 11 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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).

Linkwood 11 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £40 vs £47.

For beginners: Linkwood 11 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 11 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £46.95)
  • +Longer maturation (11 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 £39.95)

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 11 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

ToastedVanilla

Only Linkwood 11 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractHoneyNutty

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

Cooked FruitSherriedOily

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