Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

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

Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
DistilleryClynelishSamuel Gulliver & Co
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.4%47%
Age12 yr10 yr
Price£136.45£92.95
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

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

Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 £136.

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

Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£136.45 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 £136.45)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

OilyMalt ExtractLeathery

Only Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

Cooked FruitToasted

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