Foursquare 2009 / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum vs Big Peat 33 Year Old

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

Foursquare 2009 / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended RumBig Peat 33 Year Old
DistilleryFoursquareBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%47.2%
AgeNAS33 yr
Price£180£249.95
Rating5.00/5

Foursquare 2009 / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 33 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value20/100

Foursquare 2009 / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Foursquare 2009 / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum is better value at £180 vs £250.

For beginners: Foursquare 2009 / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Foursquare 2009 / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£180 vs £249.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Big Peat 33 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£249.95 vs £180)

Who should buy Foursquare?

Foursquare 2009 / 12 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 Big?

Big Peat 33 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only Foursquare 2009 / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

Cooked FruitVanillaToasted

Only Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokeySherriedOld WoodChocolate

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