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

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)Paul John Nirvana
DistilleryMurray McDavidPaul John
Region
CountryScotlandIndia
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£46.95£33.95
Rating5.00/53.50/5

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

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Paul John Nirvana

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Paul John Nirvana

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).

Paul John Nirvana is better value at £34 vs £47.

For beginners: Paul John Nirvana is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £33.95)

Paul John Nirvana

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.95 vs £46.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.5 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 Paul?

Paul John Nirvana 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanilla

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

Cooked FruitSherriedOily

Only Paul John Nirvana

HoneyMalt Extract

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