Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) vs Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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)Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryMurray McDavidMaster of Malt
Region
CountryScotlandCanada
TypeSingle MaltCorn
ABV50%51.9%
Age8 yr7 yr
Price£46.95£34.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £35 vs £47.

For beginners: Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £34.95)

Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £46.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.9%) — 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 Secret?

Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

VanillaOily

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

Cooked FruitSherriedToasted

Only Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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