Kingston 62 Gold Rum / Half Bottle Single Traditional Blended Rum vs Hudson Four Grain Bourbon
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kingston 62 Gold Rum / Half Bottle Single Traditional Blended Rum
Kingston 62
£12
Hudson Four Grain Bourbon
Tuthilltown Spirits
★ 3.71
£11
| Kingston 62 Gold Rum / Half Bottle Single Traditional Blended Rum | Hudson Four Grain Bourbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kingston 62 | Tuthilltown Spirits |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | America |
| Type | Bourbon | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £11.95 | £10.5 |
| Rating | — | 3.71/5 |
Kingston 62 Gold Rum / Half Bottle Single Traditional Blended Rum
Hudson Four Grain Bourbon
Kingston 62 Gold Rum / Half Bottle Single Traditional Blended Rum
Hudson Four Grain Bourbon
Quick verdict
Hudson Four Grain Bourbon is rated higher (3.71 vs 0.00).
Hudson Four Grain Bourbon is better value at £11 vs £12.
For beginners: Hudson Four Grain Bourbon is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Kingston 62 Gold Rum / Half Bottle Single Traditional Blended Rum
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£11.95 vs £10.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.7)
Hudson Four Grain Bourbon
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (3.7/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Kingston?
Kingston 62 Gold Rum / Half Bottle 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.
Who should buy Hudson?
Hudson Four Grain Bourbon 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 Kingston 62 Gold Rum / Half Bottle Single Traditional Blended Rum
Only Hudson Four Grain Bourbon