Bunnahabhain 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 84) - Whisky is Art (Silver Seal) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 84) - Whisky is Art (Silver Seal)
Bunnahabhain
£491
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
| Bunnahabhain 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 84) - Whisky is Art (Silver Seal) | Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Pittyvaich |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.6% | 43% |
| Age | 34 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £490.86 | £350 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 84) - Whisky is Art (Silver Seal)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Bunnahabhain 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 84) - Whisky is Art (Silver Seal)
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 £491.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 84) - Whisky is Art (Silver Seal)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£490.86 vs £350)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 £490.86)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 84) - Whisky is Art (Silver Seal) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
Only Bunnahabhain 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 84) - Whisky is Art (Silver Seal)
Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna