Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Chairman's Reserve
£68
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chairman's Reserve | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £68.25 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £68.
For beginners: Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£68.25 vs £49.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £68.25)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Chairman's?
Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum 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 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.
Tasting notes
Only Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman