Shizuoka Contact S Single Malt / 3 Year Old Single Whisky vs Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

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

Shizuoka Contact S Single Malt / 3 Year Old Single WhiskyGulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
DistilleryShizuokaSamuel Gulliver & Co
Region
CountryUnited KingdomEngland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%47%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£150£92.95
Rating5.00/5

Shizuoka Contact S Single Malt / 3 Year Old Single Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

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

Shizuoka Contact S Single Malt / 3 Year Old Single Whisky

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: Shizuoka Contact S Single Malt / 3 Year Old Single Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Shizuoka Contact S Single Malt / 3 Year Old Single Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 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 £150)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Shizuoka?

Shizuoka Contact S Single Malt / 3 Year Old Single Whisky 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 Shizuoka Contact S Single Malt / 3 Year Old Single Whisky

Fresh FruitVanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

SmokeyCooked Fruit

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