Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Ron Santiago de Cuba 12 Year Old Extra Anejo Single Modernist Rum
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Ron Santiago de Cuba 12 Year Old Extra Anejo Single Modernist Rum
Santiago de Cuba
£51
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Ron Santiago de Cuba 12 Year Old Extra Anejo Single Modernist Rum | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Santiago de Cuba |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £50.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Ron Santiago de Cuba 12 Year Old Extra Anejo Single Modernist Rum
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Ron Santiago de Cuba 12 Year Old Extra Anejo Single Modernist Rum
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £51.
For beginners: Ron Santiago de Cuba 12 Year Old Extra Anejo Single Modernist Rum is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £50.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Ron Santiago de Cuba 12 Year Old Extra Anejo Single Modernist Rum
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£50.5 vs £49.95)
- −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 Ron?
Ron Santiago de Cuba 12 Year Old Extra Anejo Single Modernist Rum 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 Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Ron Santiago de Cuba 12 Year Old Extra Anejo Single Modernist Rum