Caol lla 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 313187) - (Saltire Rare Malt) vs Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

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

Caol lla 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 313187) - (Saltire Rare Malt)Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
DistilleryCaol IlaSamuel Gulliver & Co
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%47%
Age17 yr10 yr
Price£146.77£92.95
Rating5.00/5

Caol lla 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 313187) - (Saltire Rare Malt)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

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

Caol lla 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 313187) - (Saltire Rare Malt)

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 £147.

For beginners: Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Caol lla 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 313187) - (Saltire Rare Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£146.77 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 £146.77)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Caol?

Caol lla 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 313187) - (Saltire Rare Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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

Both taste of

Smokey

Only Caol lla 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 313187) - (Saltire Rare Malt)

Fresh FruitOilyMedicinalMalt Extract

Only Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

Cooked FruitToasted

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