Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Black Tot Finest Caribbean Rum Blended Traditionalist Rum

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanBlack Tot Finest Caribbean Rum Blended Traditionalist Rum
DistilleryLinkwoodBlack Tot
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£43.75
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Black Tot Finest Caribbean Rum Blended Traditionalist Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Black Tot Finest Caribbean Rum Blended Traditionalist Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Black Tot Finest Caribbean Rum Blended Traditionalist Rum is better value at £44 vs £50.

For beginners: Black Tot Finest Caribbean Rum Blended Traditionalist Rum is more approachable (70/100 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 £43.75)

Black Tot Finest Caribbean Rum Blended Traditionalist Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£43.75 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 Black?

Black Tot Finest Caribbean Rum Blended Traditionalist 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 Black Tot Finest Caribbean Rum Blended Traditionalist Rum

Fresh FruitFragantCitric

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