Compass Box Celestial - The Extinct Blends Quartet vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Compass Box Celestial - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Compass Box
£284
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
| Compass Box Celestial - The Extinct Blends Quartet | Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Compass Box | Pittyvaich |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £283.95 | £350 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Compass Box Celestial - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Compass Box Celestial - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Quick verdict
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Compass Box Celestial - The Extinct Blends Quartet is better value at £284 vs £350.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Compass Box Celestial - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Pros
- +More affordable (£283.95 vs £350)
- +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
- −More expensive (£350 vs £283.95)
Who should buy Compass?
Compass Box Celestial - The Extinct Blends Quartet suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
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
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