Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old vs Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old
Caisteal Chamuis
★ 5.00
£54
Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof
Four Roses
★ 4.25
£45
| Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old | Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caisteal Chamuis | Four Roses |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £53.95 | £44.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.25/5 |
Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old
Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof
Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old
Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof
Quick verdict
Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).
Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof is better value at £45 vs £54.
For beginners: Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£53.95 vs £44.9)
Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£44.9 vs £53.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caisteal?
Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Who should buy Four?
Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
Only Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old
Only Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof
Where to buy
Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange