Pittyvaich 20 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2009) vs Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pittyvaich 20 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2009)
Pittyvaich
£499
Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley
Springbank
★ 5.00
£399
| Pittyvaich 20 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2009) | Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pittyvaich | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.5% | 57.3% |
| Age | 20 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £499 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Pittyvaich 20 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2009)
Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley
Pittyvaich 20 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2009)
Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley
Quick verdict
Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley is better value at £399 vs £499.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 20 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2009) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Pittyvaich 20 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2009)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 10 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£499 vs £399)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£399 vs £499)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Pittyvaich?
Pittyvaich 20 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2009) 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 Springbank?
Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley 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.
Tasting notes
Only Pittyvaich 20 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2009)
Only Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley