Safe Haven 8 Year Old 2014 Saint-Julien Wine Cask Finish - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) vs Scallywag 10 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Safe Haven 8 Year Old 2014 Saint-Julien Wine Cask Finish - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Murray McDavid
£52
Scallywag 10 Year Old
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£44
| Safe Haven 8 Year Old 2014 Saint-Julien Wine Cask Finish - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) | Scallywag 10 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Murray McDavid | Scallywag |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £52.17 | £44.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Safe Haven 8 Year Old 2014 Saint-Julien Wine Cask Finish - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Scallywag 10 Year Old
Safe Haven 8 Year Old 2014 Saint-Julien Wine Cask Finish - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Scallywag 10 Year Old
Quick verdict
Scallywag 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Scallywag 10 Year Old is better value at £44 vs £52.
For beginners: Scallywag 10 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Safe Haven 8 Year Old 2014 Saint-Julien Wine Cask Finish - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.17 vs £44.25)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Scallywag 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£44.25 vs £52.17)
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Safe?
Safe Haven 8 Year Old 2014 Saint-Julien Wine Cask Finish - 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 Scallywag?
Scallywag 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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