Foursquare Principia 2008 / 9 Year Old Rum vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Foursquare Principia 2008 / 9 Year Old RumPittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryFoursquarePittyvaich
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£250£350
Rating5.00/5

Foursquare Principia 2008 / 9 Year Old Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Foursquare Principia 2008 / 9 Year Old 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).

Foursquare Principia 2008 / 9 Year Old Rum is better value at £250 vs £350.

For beginners: Foursquare Principia 2008 / 9 Year Old Rum is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Foursquare Principia 2008 / 9 Year Old Rum

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£250 vs £350)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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

  • More expensive (£350 vs £250)

Who should buy Foursquare?

Foursquare Principia 2008 / 9 Year Old 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

Honey

Only Foursquare Principia 2008 / 9 Year Old Rum

ChocolateSherriedDried Fruit

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaMalt ExtractNutty

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