Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2012 vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2012Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryBunnahabhainPittyvaich
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.3%43%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£250£350
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2012

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2012

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).

Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2012 is better value at £250 vs £350.

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

Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2012

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£250 vs £350)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — 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 £250)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2012 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 Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2012

SherriedSmokeyDried FruitChocolateOily

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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