Miyagikyo 1988 vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Miyagikyo 1988Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryMiyagikyoPittyvaich
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%43%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£292.33£350
Rating5.00/5

Miyagikyo 1988

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Miyagikyo 1988

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).

Miyagikyo 1988 is better value at £292 vs £350.

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

Miyagikyo 1988

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£292.33 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 £292.33)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Miyagikyo?

Miyagikyo 1988 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 Miyagikyo 1988

SherriedSmokeyDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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