Chichibu London Edition 2021 vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Chichibu London Edition 2021Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryIchiroPittyvaich
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.5%43%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£377.77£350
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu London Edition 2021

Smoke64/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Chichibu London Edition 2021

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 £378.

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

Chichibu London Edition 2021

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£377.77 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 £377.77)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu London Edition 2021 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

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Chichibu London Edition 2021

YeastyFresh FruitSmokey

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyNutty

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