Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryCarsebridgePittyvaich
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV40.9%43%
Age46 yr12 yr
Price£262.13£350
Rating5.00/5

Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

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).

Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is better value at £262 vs £350.

For beginners: Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£262.13 vs £350)
  • +Longer maturation (46 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • 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 £262.13)

Who should buy Carsebridge?

Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

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

ToastedMalt ExtractVanilla

Only Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

OilyOld Wood

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

HoneyNutty

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