Laballe Bas Armagnac 2004 / Bot.2026 vs Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

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

Laballe Bas Armagnac 2004 / Bot.2026Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
DistilleryLaballeSamuel Gulliver & Co
Region
CountryUnited KingdomEngland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%47%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£117£92.95
Rating5.00/5

Laballe Bas Armagnac 2004 / Bot.2026

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value54/100

Laballe Bas Armagnac 2004 / Bot.2026

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old is better value at £93 vs £117.

For beginners: Laballe Bas Armagnac 2004 / Bot.2026 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Laballe Bas Armagnac 2004 / Bot.2026

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£117 vs £92.95)
  • 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 affordable (£92.95 vs £117)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Laballe?

Laballe Bas Armagnac 2004 / Bot.2026 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Laballe Bas Armagnac 2004 / Bot.2026

HoneyDried FruitVanillaOld Wood

Only Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

SmokeyCooked Fruit

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