Springbank 5 Year Old 2019 100 Proof - Springbank Society vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Springbank 5 Year Old 2019 100 Proof - Springbank SocietyPittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistillerySpringbankPittyvaich
RegionCampbeltownSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.1%43%
Age5 yr12 yr
Price£299£350
Rating5.00/5

Springbank 5 Year Old 2019 100 Proof - Springbank Society

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Springbank 5 Year Old 2019 100 Proof - Springbank Society

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).

Springbank 5 Year Old 2019 100 Proof - Springbank Society is better value at £299 vs £350.

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

Springbank 5 Year Old 2019 100 Proof - Springbank Society

Pros

  • +More affordable (£299 vs £350)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — 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)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£350 vs £299)

Who should buy Springbank?

Springbank 5 Year Old 2019 100 Proof - Springbank Society 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

Nutty

Only Springbank 5 Year Old 2019 100 Proof - Springbank Society

SherriedOilyTobaccoLeathery

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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