Glen Spey 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 800861) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) vs Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

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

Glen Spey 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 800861) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
DistilleryGlen SpeySamuel Gulliver & Co
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.4%47%
Age25 yr10 yr
Price£119.76£92.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 800861) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

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

Glen Spey 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 800861) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

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 £120.

For beginners: Glen Spey 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 800861) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Spey 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 800861) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£119.76 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 £119.76)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Spey 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 800861) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Glen Spey 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 800861) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Old WoodVanillaHoneyDried FruitSherried

Only Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

SmokeyCooked FruitToasted

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