GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 6601) - PX Hogshead (Spirit of Speyside Festival 2020) vs Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

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

GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 6601) - PX Hogshead (Spirit of Speyside Festival 2020)Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
DistilleryGlenAllachieSamuel Gulliver & Co
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.5%47%
Age13 yr10 yr
Price£150£92.95
Rating5.00/5

GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 6601) - PX Hogshead (Spirit of Speyside Festival 2020)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

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

GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 6601) - PX Hogshead (Spirit of Speyside Festival 2020)

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 £150.

For beginners: Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 6601) - PX Hogshead (Spirit of Speyside Festival 2020)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (60.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£150 vs £92.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £150)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 6601) - PX Hogshead (Spirit of Speyside Festival 2020) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 6601) - PX Hogshead (Spirit of Speyside Festival 2020)

SherriedChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

Only Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

SmokeyCooked Fruit

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