Glen Scotia 17 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid) vs Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

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

Glen Scotia 17 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid)Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
DistilleryGlen ScotiaSamuel Gulliver & Co
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%47%
Age17 yr10 yr
Price£68.37£92.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Scotia 17 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

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

Glen Scotia 17 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Scotia 17 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid) is better value at £68 vs £93.

For beginners: Glen Scotia 17 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glen Scotia 17 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£68.37 vs £92.95)
  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£92.95 vs £68.37)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Scotia 17 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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 Glen Scotia 17 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid)

MedicinalOilyDried FruitLeathery

Only Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

Cooked FruitToasted

Where to buy

Glen Scotia 17 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid)

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

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