Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2 vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2
Hampden
£255
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
| Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2 | Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hampden | Pittyvaich |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £255 | £350 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Quick verdict
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2 is better value at £255 vs £350.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£255 vs £350)
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −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 £255)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Hampden?
Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2 is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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 Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2
Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna