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

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

Big Peat 33 Year OldFoursquare 2009 / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum
DistilleryBig PeatFoursquare
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV47.2%40%
Age33 yrNAS
Price£249.95£180
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat 33 Year Old

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

Foursquare 2009 / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

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

Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Foursquare 2009 / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

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).

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)

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

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 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokeySherriedOld WoodChocolate

Only Foursquare 2009 / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

Cooked FruitVanillaToasted

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