The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 10 vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 10Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryThe Blended Whisky CompanyPittyvaich
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV51%43%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£355.95£350
Rating4.29/55.00/5

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 10

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value12/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 10

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.29).

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £350 vs £356.

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

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 10

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£355.95 vs £350)
  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 £355.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy The?

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 10 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 The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 10

Old WoodDried FruitLeatheryTobacco

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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