Foursquare 2012 Port Cask / 9 Year Old / Holmes Cay vs Green Spot Château Montelena
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Foursquare 2012 Port Cask / 9 Year Old / Holmes Cay
Foursquare
£90
Green Spot Château Montelena
Spot Whiskey
★ 5.00
£72
| Foursquare 2012 Port Cask / 9 Year Old / Holmes Cay | Green Spot Château Montelena | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Foursquare | Spot Whiskey |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Ireland |
| Type | Single Pot Still | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £89.95 | £71.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Foursquare 2012 Port Cask / 9 Year Old / Holmes Cay
Green Spot Château Montelena
Foursquare 2012 Port Cask / 9 Year Old / Holmes Cay
Green Spot Château Montelena
Quick verdict
Green Spot Château Montelena is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Green Spot Château Montelena is better value at £72 vs £90.
For beginners: Foursquare 2012 Port Cask / 9 Year Old / Holmes Cay is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Foursquare 2012 Port Cask / 9 Year Old / Holmes Cay
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£89.95 vs £71.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Green Spot Château Montelena
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£71.5 vs £89.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Foursquare?
Foursquare 2012 Port Cask / 9 Year Old / Holmes Cay 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 Green?
Green Spot Château Montelena suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still character.
Tasting notes
Only Foursquare 2012 Port Cask / 9 Year Old / Holmes Cay
Only Green Spot Château Montelena