Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Lost Years Arribada Cask Aged Rum Blended Modernist Rum

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanLost Years Arribada Cask Aged Rum Blended Modernist Rum
DistilleryLinkwoodLost Years
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£47.5
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Lost Years Arribada Cask Aged Rum Blended Modernist Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lost Years Arribada Cask Aged Rum Blended Modernist Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Lost Years Arribada Cask Aged Rum Blended Modernist Rum is better value at £48 vs £50.

For beginners: Lost Years Arribada Cask Aged Rum Blended Modernist 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 £47.5)

Lost Years Arribada Cask Aged Rum Blended Modernist Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£47.5 vs £49.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 Lost?

Lost Years Arribada Cask Aged Rum Blended Modernist 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

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Lost Years Arribada Cask Aged Rum Blended Modernist Rum

CitricFresh FruitCooked MashVanillaOld Wood

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