Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old vs Loch Lomond 13 Year Old 2005 - Claxton's

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

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year OldLoch Lomond 13 Year Old 2005 - Claxton's
DistillerySamuel Gulliver & CoLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47%57.5%
Age10 yr13 yr
Price£92.95£87.95
Rating5.00/5

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

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

Loch Lomond 13 Year Old 2005 - Claxton's

Smoke63/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond 13 Year Old 2005 - Claxton's

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Loch Lomond 13 Year Old 2005 - Claxton's is better value at £88 vs £93.

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£92.95 vs £87.95)

Loch Lomond 13 Year Old 2005 - Claxton's

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£87.95 vs £92.95)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 Loch?

Loch Lomond 13 Year Old 2005 - Claxton's 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 Loch Lomond 13 Year Old 2005 - Claxton's

MedicinalCoal-gasRubbery

Where to buy

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