Ben Nevis 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 2311) - First Cask vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Ben Nevis 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 2311) - First CaskPittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryBen NevisPittyvaich
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age21 yr12 yr
Price£350£350
Rating5.00/5

Ben Nevis 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 2311) - First Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Ben Nevis 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 2311) - First Cask

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).

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

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

Ben Nevis 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 2311) - First Cask

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Ben?

Ben Nevis 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 2311) - First Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Ben Nevis 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 2311) - First Cask

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitOld WoodTobacco

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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