Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) vs Nikka Days
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Murray McDavid
★ 5.00
£47
Nikka Days
Nikka
★ 3.57
£37
| Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) | Nikka Days | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Murray McDavid | Nikka |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 50% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £46.95 | £37 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.57/5 |
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Nikka Days
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Nikka Days
Quick verdict
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.57).
Nikka Days is better value at £37 vs £47.
For beginners: Nikka Days is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
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)
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.95 vs £37)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Nikka Days
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£37 vs £46.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.6 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Nikka?
Nikka Days suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Only Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Only Nikka Days