Ardbeg Fermutation 13 Year Old - Committee Edition vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Ardbeg Fermutation 13 Year Old - Committee EditionPittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryArdbegPittyvaich
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.4%43%
Age13 yr12 yr
Price£299£350
Rating5.00/5

Ardbeg Fermutation 13 Year Old - Committee Edition

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Ardbeg Fermutation 13 Year Old - Committee Edition

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).

Ardbeg Fermutation 13 Year Old - Committee Edition is better value at £299 vs £350.

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

Ardbeg Fermutation 13 Year Old - Committee Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £350)
  • +Longer maturation (13 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 £299)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ardbeg?

Ardbeg Fermutation 13 Year Old - Committee Edition 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 Ardbeg Fermutation 13 Year Old - Committee Edition

SmokeyYeastyMedicinalDried Fruit

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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