Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Planteray Isle of Fiji Single Traditional Blended Rum

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanPlanteray Isle of Fiji Single Traditional Blended Rum
DistilleryLinkwoodPlanteray
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Planteray Isle of Fiji Single Traditional Blended Rum

Smoke64/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Planteray Isle of Fiji Single Traditional Blended Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Planteray Isle of Fiji Single Traditional Blended Rum is better value at £37 vs £50.

For beginners: Planteray Isle of Fiji Single Traditional Blended Rum is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £36.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Planteray Isle of Fiji Single Traditional Blended Rum

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.5 vs £49.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Planteray?

Planteray Isle of Fiji Single Traditional Blended Rum 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 Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried Fruit

Only Planteray Isle of Fiji Single Traditional Blended Rum

Fresh FruitVanillaSmokeyNutty

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