Glencadam 17 Year Old - Triple Cask Portwood Finish vs Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glencadam 17 Year Old - Triple Cask Portwood Finish
Glencadam
★ 4.50
£90
Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Samuel Gulliver & Co
★ 5.00
£93
| Glencadam 17 Year Old - Triple Cask Portwood Finish | Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glencadam | Samuel Gulliver & Co |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 47% |
| Age | 17 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £89.9 | £92.95 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glencadam 17 Year Old - Triple Cask Portwood Finish
Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Glencadam 17 Year Old - Triple Cask Portwood Finish
Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Quick verdict
Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Glencadam 17 Year Old - Triple Cask Portwood Finish is better value at £90 vs £93.
For beginners: Glencadam 17 Year Old - Triple Cask Portwood Finish is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Glencadam 17 Year Old - Triple Cask Portwood Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£89.9 vs £92.95)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£92.95 vs £89.9)
Who should buy Glencadam?
Glencadam 17 Year Old - Triple Cask Portwood Finish 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 Glencadam 17 Year Old - Triple Cask Portwood Finish
Only Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old