Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) vs Orkney (HP) 14 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #30 (Signatory)
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
Orkney (HP) 14 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #30 (Signatory)
Signatory
★ 5.00
£47
| Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) | Orkney (HP) 14 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #30 (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Murray McDavid | Signatory |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 57.1% |
| Age | 8 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £46.95 | £46.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Orkney (HP) 14 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #30 (Signatory)
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Orkney (HP) 14 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #30 (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Orkney (HP) 14 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #30 (Signatory) is better value at £47 vs £47.
For beginners: Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Orkney (HP) 14 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #30 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
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 Orkney?
Orkney (HP) 14 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #30 (Signatory) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Only Orkney (HP) 14 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #30 (Signatory)