Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs St Aubin Premium Gold Rum Single Traditional Pot Still Rum

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanSt Aubin Premium Gold Rum Single Traditional Pot Still Rum
DistilleryLinkwoodSt Aubin
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£38.5
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

St Aubin Premium Gold Rum Single Traditional Pot Still Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

St Aubin Premium Gold Rum Single Traditional Pot Still Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

St Aubin Premium Gold Rum Single Traditional Pot Still Rum is better value at £39 vs £50.

For beginners: St Aubin Premium Gold Rum Single Traditional Pot Still Rum is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £38.5)

St Aubin Premium Gold Rum Single Traditional Pot Still Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.5 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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.

Who should buy St?

St Aubin Premium Gold Rum Single Traditional Pot Still 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 Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only St Aubin Premium Gold Rum Single Traditional Pot Still Rum

TobaccoOld WoodOily

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