Foursquare 2006 Sassafras / 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Foursquare 2006 Sassafras / 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended RumPittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryFoursquarePittyvaich
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£350£350
Rating5.00/5

Foursquare 2006 Sassafras / 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value14/100

Foursquare 2006 Sassafras / 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £350 vs £350.

For beginners: Foursquare 2006 Sassafras / 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Foursquare 2006 Sassafras / 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Foursquare?

Foursquare 2006 Sassafras / 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum 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 Pittyvaich?

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedHoneyVanilla

Only Foursquare 2006 Sassafras / 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

Old Wood

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Malt ExtractNutty

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