Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) vs West Cork Black Cask Blended Irish Whiskey

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)West Cork Black Cask Blended Irish Whiskey
DistilleryMurray McDavidWest Cork
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle MaltIrish
ABV50%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£46.95£34.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

West Cork Black Cask Blended Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

West Cork Black Cask Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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).

West Cork Black Cask Blended Irish Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £47.

For beginners: West Cork Black Cask Blended Irish Whiskey 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 £34.5)

West Cork Black Cask Blended Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.5 vs £46.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 West?

West Cork Black Cask Blended Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.

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 West Cork Black Cask Blended Irish Whiskey

CitricCooked Mash

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