Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) vs Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2010 (casks 307491, 307495 & 307498) - 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
Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2010 (casks 307491, 307495 & 307498) - Signatory
Brackla
£36
| Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) | Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2010 (casks 307491, 307495 & 307498) - Signatory | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Murray McDavid | Brackla |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 43% |
| Age | 8 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £46.95 | £35.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2010 (casks 307491, 307495 & 307498) - Signatory
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2010 (casks 307491, 307495 & 307498) - Signatory
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).
Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2010 (casks 307491, 307495 & 307498) - Signatory is better value at £36 vs £47.
For beginners: Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2010 (casks 307491, 307495 & 307498) - Signatory is more approachable (85/100 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.95 vs £35.95)
Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2010 (casks 307491, 307495 & 307498) - Signatory
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£35.95 vs £46.95)
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Royal?
Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2010 (casks 307491, 307495 & 307498) - Signatory 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
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Only Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
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