Springbank 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Springbank 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistillerySpringbankPittyvaich
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.6%43%
Age22 yr12 yr
Price£499.95£350
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Springbank 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner40/100
Value10/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Springbank 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £350 vs £500.

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

Springbank 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£499.95 vs £350)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£350 vs £499.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Springbank?

Springbank 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Only Springbank 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

LeatheryTobaccoOilySmokeyOld Wood

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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