Springbank 21 Year Old (2024 Release) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 21 Year Old (2024 Release)
Springbank
★ 4.35
£275
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
| Springbank 21 Year Old (2024 Release) | Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Pittyvaich |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £275 | £350 |
| Rating | 4.35/5 | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 21 Year Old (2024 Release)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Springbank 21 Year Old (2024 Release)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Quick verdict
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.35).
Springbank 21 Year Old (2024 Release) is better value at £275 vs £350.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Springbank 21 Year Old (2024 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£275 vs £350)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£350 vs £275)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 21 Year Old (2024 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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
Only Springbank 21 Year Old (2024 Release)
Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna