Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old vs Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year OldClynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistillerySamuel Gulliver & CoClynelish
RegionHighland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47%48.4%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£92.95£136.45
Rating5.00/5

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

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

Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 £136.

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 £136.45)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£136.45 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 Clynelish?

Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Smokey

Only Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

Cooked FruitToasted

Only Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

OilyMalt ExtractLeathery

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