Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old vs Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin)

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

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year OldGlenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin)
DistillerySamuel Gulliver & CoGlenmorangie
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47%40%
Age10 yr10 yr
Price£92.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

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

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin)

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

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin)

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: Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin) is more approachable (70/100 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 £150)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin)

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

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 Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin) 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 Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

SmokeyCooked Fruit

Only Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin)

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

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