Fettercairn 875 / 8 Year Old / Bot.1960s Highland Whisky vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Fettercairn 875 / 8 Year Old / Bot.1960s Highland WhiskyPittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryFettercairnPittyvaich
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£550£350
Rating5.00/5

Fettercairn 875 / 8 Year Old / Bot.1960s Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Fettercairn 875 / 8 Year Old / Bot.1960s Highland Whisky

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 £550.

For beginners: Fettercairn 875 / 8 Year Old / Bot.1960s Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 875 / 8 Year Old / Bot.1960s Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£550 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 £550)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 875 / 8 Year Old / Bot.1960s Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Malt ExtractToastedNuttyVanilla

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Honey

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