Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series vs New Grove Silver Rum Single Modernist Rum
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series
Black Bottle
★ 4.92
£26
New Grove Silver Rum Single Modernist Rum
New Grove
£25
| Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series | New Grove Silver Rum Single Modernist Rum | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Black Bottle | New Grove |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 46.3% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £25.9 | £25.25 |
| Rating | 4.92/5 | — |
Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series
New Grove Silver Rum Single Modernist Rum
Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series
New Grove Silver Rum Single Modernist Rum
Quick verdict
Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series is rated higher (4.92 vs 0.00).
New Grove Silver Rum Single Modernist Rum is better value at £25 vs £26.
For beginners: New Grove Silver Rum Single Modernist Rum is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£25.9 vs £25.25)
New Grove Silver Rum Single Modernist Rum
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£25.25 vs £25.9)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)
Who should buy Black?
Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Who should buy New?
New Grove Silver Rum Single 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 Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series
Only New Grove Silver Rum Single Modernist Rum