Glenglassaugh 41 Year Old 1973 (The Malt Whisky Company) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Glenglassaugh 41 Year Old 1973 (The Malt Whisky Company)Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryGlenglassaughPittyvaich
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.9%43%
Age41 yr12 yr
Price£514.91£350
Rating5.00/5

Glenglassaugh 41 Year Old 1973 (The Malt Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Glenglassaugh 41 Year Old 1973 (The Malt Whisky Company)

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 £515.

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

Glenglassaugh 41 Year Old 1973 (The Malt Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (41 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£514.91 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 £514.91)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenglassaugh?

Glenglassaugh 41 Year Old 1973 (The Malt Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Glenglassaugh 41 Year Old 1973 (The Malt Whisky Company)

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitLeatheryTobacco

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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