Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare – Azuma Makoto Limited Edition vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare – Azuma Makoto Limited EditionPittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryGlenmorangiePittyvaich
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%43%
Age18 yr12 yr
Price£250£350
Rating2.00/55.00/5

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare – Azuma Makoto Limited Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value8/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare – Azuma Makoto Limited Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare – Azuma Makoto Limited Edition is better value at £250 vs £350.

For beginners: Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare – Azuma Makoto Limited Edition is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare – Azuma Makoto Limited Edition

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£250 vs £350)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (2.0 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

  • More expensive (£350 vs £250)

Who should buy Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare – Azuma Makoto Limited Edition 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare – Azuma Makoto Limited Edition

Fresh Fruit

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Malt ExtractNutty

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