Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
£383
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
| Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Pittyvaich |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.4% | 43% |
| Age | 30 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £382.64 | £350 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
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 £383.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£382.64 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 £382.64)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna