WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World vs Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
WhistlePig
★ 5.00
£124
Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18
Foursquare
£150
| WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World | Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | WhistlePig | Foursquare |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | United Kingdom |
| Type | Rye | |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £124 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18
Quick verdict
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is better value at £124 vs £150.
For beginners: WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −More expensive (£150 vs £124)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Barbados?
Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18 is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Only Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18