Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old vs Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 313608C) - The Single Cask

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

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year OldBenrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 313608C) - The Single Cask
DistillerySamuel Gulliver & CoBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47%54.9%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£92.95£85.95
Rating5.00/5

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

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

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 313608C) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 313608C) - The Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 313608C) - The Single Cask is better value at £86 vs £93.

For beginners: Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 313608C) - The Single Cask is more approachable (65/100 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 £85.95)

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 313608C) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£85.95 vs £92.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 313608C) - The Single Cask 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.

Tasting notes

Only Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

SmokeyCooked FruitToasted

Only Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 313608C) - The Single Cask

SherriedDried FruitVanillaHoneyChocolate

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