Ardbeg 13 Year Old Anthology - The Harpy’s Tale vs Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

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

Ardbeg 13 Year Old Anthology - The Harpy’s TaleGulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
DistilleryArdbegSamuel Gulliver & Co
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%47%
Age13 yr10 yr
Price£130£92.95
Rating5.00/5

Ardbeg 13 Year Old Anthology - The Harpy’s Tale

Smoke64/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

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

Ardbeg 13 Year Old Anthology - The Harpy’s Tale

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

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 £130.

For beginners: Ardbeg 13 Year Old Anthology - The Harpy’s Tale is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Ardbeg 13 Year Old Anthology - The Harpy’s Tale

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£130 vs £92.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £130)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Ardbeg?

Ardbeg 13 Year Old Anthology - The Harpy’s Tale 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.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyCooked Fruit

Only Ardbeg 13 Year Old Anthology - The Harpy’s Tale

SherriedVanillaCitric

Only Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

Toasted

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