Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£350
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
| Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose | Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Pittyvaich |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.1% | 43% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £350 | £350 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Quick verdict
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £350 vs £350.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
Only Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose
Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna