Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Edinburgh Limited Edition Design vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Edinburgh Limited Edition DesignPittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerPittyvaich
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£299£350
Rating3.60/55.00/5

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Edinburgh Limited Edition Design

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value12/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Edinburgh Limited Edition Design

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.60).

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Edinburgh Limited Edition Design is better value at £299 vs £350.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Edinburgh Limited Edition Design is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Edinburgh Limited Edition Design

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £350)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.6 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)

Cons

  • More expensive (£350 vs £299)

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Edinburgh Limited Edition Design is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

Vanilla

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Edinburgh Limited Edition Design

SherriedChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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