Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old vs Tullibardine 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 12143) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year OldTullibardine 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 12143) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
DistillerySamuel Gulliver & CoTullibardine
RegionHighland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47%50%
Age10 yr21 yr
Price£92.95£79.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

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

Tullibardine 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 12143) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner75/100
Value63/100

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 12143) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullibardine 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 12143) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £80 vs £93.

For beginners: Tullibardine 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 12143) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Gulliver’s 47 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£92.95 vs £79.95)

Tullibardine 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 12143) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£79.95 vs £92.95)

Cons

  • 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 Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 12143) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter 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

SmokeyCooked FruitToasted

Only Tullibardine 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 12143) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SherriedDried FruitHoneyVanillaMalt Extract

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