Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old vs Tormore 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10053) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Samuel Gulliver & Co
★ 5.00
£93
Tormore 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10053) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tormore
£81
| Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old | Tormore 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10053) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Samuel Gulliver & Co | Tormore |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 48.4% |
| Age | 10 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £92.95 | £81.4 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Tormore 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10053) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Tormore 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10053) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tormore 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10053) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £81 vs £93.
For beginners: Tormore 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10053) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£92.95 vs £81.4)
Tormore 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10053) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£81.4 vs £92.95)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −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 Tormore?
Tormore 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10053) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old
Only Tormore 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10053) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)