Foursquare Patrimonio 2004 / 14 Year Old Rum vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Foursquare Patrimonio 2004 / 14 Year Old Rum
Foursquare
£195
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Foursquare Patrimonio 2004 / 14 Year Old Rum | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Foursquare | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 17 yr |
| Price | £195 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Foursquare Patrimonio 2004 / 14 Year Old Rum
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Foursquare Patrimonio 2004 / 14 Year Old Rum
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Quick verdict
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Foursquare Patrimonio 2004 / 14 Year Old Rum is better value at £195 vs £250.
For beginners: Foursquare Patrimonio 2004 / 14 Year Old Rum is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Foursquare Patrimonio 2004 / 14 Year Old Rum
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£195 vs £250)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 vs £195)
Who should buy Foursquare?
Foursquare Patrimonio 2004 / 14 Year Old 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 Caol?
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Foursquare Patrimonio 2004 / 14 Year Old Rum
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)