Arran 23 Year Old - Explorers Series Volume 4 - Drumadoon Point vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Arran 23 Year Old - Explorers Series Volume 4 - Drumadoon PointPittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryArranPittyvaich
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.5%43%
Age23 yr12 yr
Price£350£350
Rating5.00/5

Arran 23 Year Old - Explorers Series Volume 4 - Drumadoon Point

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Arran 23 Year Old - Explorers Series Volume 4 - Drumadoon Point

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 £350.

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

Arran 23 Year Old - Explorers Series Volume 4 - Drumadoon Point

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Arran?

Arran 23 Year Old - Explorers Series Volume 4 - Drumadoon Point suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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

Both taste of

ToastedHoney

Only Arran 23 Year Old - Explorers Series Volume 4 - Drumadoon Point

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodChocolate

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

VanillaMalt ExtractNutty

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