Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky vs Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
Ballantine's
£135
Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Samuel Gulliver & Co
★ 5.00
£93
| Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky | Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ballantine's | Samuel Gulliver & Co |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | England |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 47% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £135 | £92.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
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 £135.
For beginners: Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£135 vs £92.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 £135)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Ballantine's?
Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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
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