Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old vs Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 - Artist Collective 6.8 (La Maison du Whisky)

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

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year OldCaol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 - Artist Collective 6.8 (La Maison du Whisky)
DistillerySamuel Gulliver & CoCaol Ila
RegionIslay
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47%59.1%
Age10 yr11 yr
Price£92.95£149.99
Rating5.00/5

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

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

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 - Artist Collective 6.8 (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 - Artist Collective 6.8 (La Maison du Whisky)

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).

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 £149.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 - Artist Collective 6.8 (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£149.99 vs £92.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Caol?

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 - Artist Collective 6.8 (La Maison du Whisky) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Smokey

Only Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

Cooked FruitToasted

Only Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 - Artist Collective 6.8 (La Maison du Whisky)

SherriedOily

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