Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 307363) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 307363) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Caol Ila
£99
Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Samuel Gulliver & Co
★ 5.00
£93
| Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 307363) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Samuel Gulliver & Co |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.8% | 47% |
| Age | 14 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £99.4 | £92.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 307363) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 307363) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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 £99.
For beginners: Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 307363) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.4 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 £99.4)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 307363) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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
Both taste of
Only Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 307363) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Only Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Where to buy
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 307363) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange