Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Foursquare 2004 Cask Strength Rum / 11 Year Old

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

Big Peat 33 Year OldFoursquare 2004 Cask Strength Rum / 11 Year Old
DistilleryBig PeatFoursquare
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV47.2%40%
Age33 yrNAS
Price£249.95£199
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat 33 Year Old

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

Foursquare 2004 Cask Strength Rum / 11 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Foursquare 2004 Cask Strength Rum / 11 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Foursquare 2004 Cask Strength Rum / 11 Year Old is better value at £199 vs £250.

For beginners: Foursquare 2004 Cask Strength Rum / 11 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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 £199)

Foursquare 2004 Cask Strength Rum / 11 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£199 vs £249.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Foursquare?

Foursquare 2004 Cask Strength Rum / 11 Year Old 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyDried FruitChocolate

Only Big Peat 33 Year Old

SherriedOld Wood

Only Foursquare 2004 Cask Strength Rum / 11 Year Old

Vanilla

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