Tobermory 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 11891) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 11891) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Tobermory
£83
Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Samuel Gulliver & Co
★ 5.00
£93
| Tobermory 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 11891) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Samuel Gulliver & Co |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 47% |
| Age | 21 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £82.85 | £92.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 11891) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 11891) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Quick verdict
Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 11891) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £83 vs £93.
For beginners: Tobermory 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 11891) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 11891) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£82.85 vs £92.95)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
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 (£92.95 vs £82.85)
Who should buy Tobermory?
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 11891) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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.
Who should buy Gulliver’s?
Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Tobermory 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 11891) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old