Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) vs Tobermory 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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
Tobermory 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Tobermory
£51
| Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) | Tobermory 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Murray McDavid | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 50% |
| Age | 8 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £46.95 | £51.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Tobermory 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Tobermory 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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).
Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is better value at £47 vs £51.
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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£46.95 vs £51.45)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Tobermory 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£51.45 vs £46.95)
- −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 Tobermory?
Tobermory 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Only Tobermory 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)