Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) vs Pearse Lyons 7 Year Old
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
Pearse Lyons 7 Year Old
Pearse Lyons
★ 5.00
£35
| Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) | Pearse Lyons 7 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Murray McDavid | Pearse Lyons |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 50% | 43% |
| Age | 8 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £46.95 | £35.36 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Pearse Lyons 7 Year Old
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Pearse Lyons 7 Year Old
Quick verdict
Pearse Lyons 7 Year Old is better value at £35 vs £47.
For beginners: Pearse Lyons 7 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 7 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.95 vs £35.36)
Pearse Lyons 7 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£35.36 vs £46.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Pearse?
Pearse Lyons 7 Year Old 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 Pearse Lyons 7 Year Old