Glenfarclas 19 Year Old 1986 (cask 2919) - The Family Reserve vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Glenfarclas 19 Year Old 1986 (cask 2919) - The Family ReservePittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryGlenfarclasPittyvaich
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49%43%
Age19 yr12 yr
Price£299.95£350
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas 19 Year Old 1986 (cask 2919) - The Family Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Glenfarclas 19 Year Old 1986 (cask 2919) - The Family Reserve

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).

Glenfarclas 19 Year Old 1986 (cask 2919) - The Family Reserve is better value at £300 vs £350.

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

Glenfarclas 19 Year Old 1986 (cask 2919) - The Family Reserve

Pros

  • +More affordable (£299.95 vs £350)
  • +Longer maturation (19 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

  • More expensive (£350 vs £299.95)

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 19 Year Old 1986 (cask 2919) - The Family Reserve suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Glenfarclas 19 Year Old 1986 (cask 2919) - The Family Reserve

SherriedDried FruitChocolateTobaccoOld Wood

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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