Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012 - (Decadent Drinks) vs Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012 - (Decadent Drinks)
Caol Ila
£135
Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Samuel Gulliver & Co
★ 5.00
£93
| Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012 - (Decadent Drinks) | Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Samuel Gulliver & Co |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.1% | 47% |
| Age | 13 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £134.95 | £92.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012 - (Decadent Drinks)
Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012 - (Decadent Drinks)
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: Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012 - (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£134.95 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 £134.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012 - (Decadent Drinks) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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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Where to buy
Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012 - (Decadent Drinks)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange