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)
Clynelish
£136

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Samuel Gulliver & Co
★ 5.00
£93
| Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Samuel Gulliver & Co |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 47% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £136.45 | £92.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £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
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Only Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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