Normandin-Mercier Rare Cognac / 50 Year Old / Petite Champagne vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Normandin-Mercier Rare Cognac / 50 Year Old / Petite ChampagnePittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryNormandin-MercierPittyvaich
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£302£350
Rating5.00/5

Normandin-Mercier Rare Cognac / 50 Year Old / Petite Champagne

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Normandin-Mercier Rare Cognac / 50 Year Old / Petite Champagne

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).

Normandin-Mercier Rare Cognac / 50 Year Old / Petite Champagne is better value at £302 vs £350.

For beginners: Normandin-Mercier Rare Cognac / 50 Year Old / Petite Champagne is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Normandin-Mercier Rare Cognac / 50 Year Old / Petite Champagne

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£302 vs £350)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £302)

Who should buy Normandin-Mercier?

Normandin-Mercier Rare Cognac / 50 Year Old / Petite Champagne suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

NuttyToastedHoney

Only Normandin-Mercier Rare Cognac / 50 Year Old / Petite Champagne

Dried FruitOld Wood

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

VanillaMalt Extract

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