Bunnahabhain 1989 / 27 Year Old / Whisky Agency for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Bunnahabhain 1989 / 27 Year Old / Whisky Agency for The Whisky Exchange Islay WhiskyPittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryBunnahabhainPittyvaich
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£399£350
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 1989 / 27 Year Old / Whisky Agency for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky

Smoke72/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Bunnahabhain 1989 / 27 Year Old / Whisky Agency for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky

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 £399.

For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain 1989 / 27 Year Old / Whisky Agency for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
  • More expensive (£399 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 £399)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 1989 / 27 Year Old / Whisky Agency for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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 Bunnahabhain 1989 / 27 Year Old / Whisky Agency for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky

Fresh FruitCitricMedicinalSandyLeafy

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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