Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen
£252
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
| Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Pittyvaich |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 43% |
| Age | 26 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £252.3 | £350 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Malt Cask (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).
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £252 vs £350.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£252.3 vs £350)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 12 years)
- +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 £252.3)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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 Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna