Safe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) vs The Scalasaig Island Hopper

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Safe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)The Scalasaig Island Hopper
DistilleryMurray McDavidThe Scalasaig
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%46.5%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£41.95£48.25
Rating3.50/55.00/5

Safe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner50/100
Value83/100

The Scalasaig Island Hopper

Smoke68/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Safe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Scalasaig Island Hopper

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Scalasaig Island Hopper is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).

Safe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is better value at £42 vs £48.

For beginners: Safe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Safe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£41.95 vs £48.25)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.5 vs 5.0)

The Scalasaig Island Hopper

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.25 vs £41.95)

Who should buy Safe?

Safe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - 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 The?

The Scalasaig Island Hopper suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeySherriedDried Fruit

Only Safe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

ChocolateLeathery

Only The Scalasaig Island Hopper

OilyMedicinal

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