Foursquare Equidem 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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

Foursquare Equidem 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended RumFamous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
DistilleryFoursquareFamous Grouse
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£150£150
Rating5.00/5

Foursquare Equidem 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value33/100

Foursquare Equidem 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is better value at £150 vs £150.

For beginners: Foursquare Equidem 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Foursquare Equidem 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Foursquare?

Foursquare Equidem 14 Year Old 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 Famous?

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Foursquare Equidem 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

Fresh FruitNew Wood

Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

HoneyMalt ExtractSherried

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