FNQ Rum Co Iridium 5 Year Old Aged Rum vs J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

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

FNQ Rum Co Iridium 5 Year Old Aged RumJ.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
DistilleryFNQJ.G Thomson & Co.
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£34.25£39.9
Rating5.00/5

FNQ Rum Co Iridium 5 Year Old Aged Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

FNQ Rum Co Iridium 5 Year Old Aged Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

FNQ Rum Co Iridium 5 Year Old Aged Rum is better value at £34 vs £40.

For beginners: FNQ Rum Co Iridium 5 Year Old Aged Rum is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

FNQ Rum Co Iridium 5 Year Old Aged Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.25 vs £39.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.9 vs £34.25)

Who should buy FNQ?

FNQ Rum Co Iridium 5 Year Old Aged 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 J.G.?

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only FNQ Rum Co Iridium 5 Year Old Aged Rum

Cooked FruitHoneyVegetative

Only J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNutty

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