Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2471) (Old Bothwell) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2471) (Old Bothwell)
Port Ellen
£416
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
| Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2471) (Old Bothwell) | Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Pittyvaich |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 43% |
| Age | 25 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £416.14 | £350 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2471) (Old Bothwell)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2471) (Old Bothwell)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
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 £416.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2471) (Old Bothwell)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£416.14 vs £350)
- −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 affordable (£350 vs £416.14)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2471) (Old Bothwell) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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
Only Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2471) (Old Bothwell)
Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna