Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old vs Shizuoka Contact S Single Malt / 3 Year Old Single Whisky

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

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year OldShizuoka Contact S Single Malt / 3 Year Old Single Whisky
DistillerySamuel Gulliver & CoShizuoka
Region
CountryEnglandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV47%40%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£92.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

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

Shizuoka Contact S Single Malt / 3 Year Old Single Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Shizuoka Contact S Single Malt / 3 Year Old Single Whisky

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 £150.

For beginners: Shizuoka Contact S Single Malt / 3 Year Old Single Whisky is more approachable (70/100 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 £150)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Shizuoka Contact S Single Malt / 3 Year Old Single Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £92.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 Shizuoka?

Shizuoka Contact S Single Malt / 3 Year Old Single Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

SmokeyCooked Fruit

Only Shizuoka Contact S Single Malt / 3 Year Old Single Whisky

Fresh FruitVanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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