Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Chairman's Reserve
£68
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Chairman's Reserve |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £68.25 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum Single Traditional Blended 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 £68.
For beginners: Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum 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 affordable (£49.95 vs £68.25)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£68.25 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 Chairman's?
Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum 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
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum