Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Wooden Presentation Box) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Wooden Presentation Box)
Nikka
★ 4.43
£399
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
| Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Wooden Presentation Box) | Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Nikka | Pittyvaich |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 43% |
| Age | 17 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £399 | £350 |
| Rating | 4.43/5 | 5.00/5 |
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Wooden Presentation Box)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Wooden Presentation Box)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Quick verdict
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.43).
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £350 vs £399.
For beginners: Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Wooden Presentation Box) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Wooden Presentation Box)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £350)
- −Lower community rating (4.4 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 affordable (£350 vs £399)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Nikka?
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Wooden Presentation Box) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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
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