Irish Single Malt #2 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Irish Single Malt #2 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyPittyvaich
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.2%43%
Age28 yr12 yr
Price£294.95£350
Rating5.00/5

Irish Single Malt #2 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Irish Single Malt #2 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y 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).

Irish Single Malt #2 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £295 vs £350.

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

Irish Single Malt #2 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£294.95 vs £350)
  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
  • 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 £294.95)

Who should buy Irish?

Irish Single Malt #2 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or 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 Irish Single Malt #2 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobacco

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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