Pusser's Gunpowder Proof British Navy Rum Blended Modernist Rum vs Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

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

Pusser's Gunpowder Proof British Navy Rum Blended Modernist RumTullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
DistilleryPusser'sTullamore D.E.W.
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeBlended
ABV40%55%
AgeNASNAS
Price£34.95£45.95
Rating5.00/5

Pusser's Gunpowder Proof British Navy Rum Blended Modernist Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness88/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Pusser's Gunpowder Proof British Navy Rum Blended Modernist Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Pusser's Gunpowder Proof British Navy Rum Blended Modernist Rum is better value at £35 vs £46.

For beginners: Pusser's Gunpowder Proof British Navy Rum Blended Modernist Rum is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Pusser's Gunpowder Proof British Navy Rum Blended Modernist Rum

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £45.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£45.95 vs £34.95)

Who should buy Pusser's?

Pusser's Gunpowder Proof British Navy Rum Blended 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.

Who should buy Tullamore?

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Pusser's Gunpowder Proof British Navy Rum Blended Modernist Rum

Tobacco

Only Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

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