Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old vs North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913009) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year OldNorth British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913009) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
DistillerySamuel Gulliver & CoNorth British
RegionLowland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV47%52.6%
Age10 yr25 yr
Price£92.95£124.95
Rating5.00/5

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

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

North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913009) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913009) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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 £125.

For beginners: North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913009) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

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 £124.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913009) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£124.95 vs £92.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy North?

North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913009) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Only Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

SmokeyCooked FruitToasted

Only North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913009) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SherriedVanillaDried FruitOld WoodHoney

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