Black Tartan 88 vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Black Tartan 88Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryBlack TartanPittyvaich
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%43%
Age31 yr12 yr
Price£278.46£350
Rating5.00/5

Black Tartan 88

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Black Tartan 88

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).

Black Tartan 88 is better value at £278 vs £350.

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

Black Tartan 88

Pros

  • +More affordable (£278.46 vs £350)
  • +Longer maturation (31 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 £278.46)

Who should buy Black?

Black Tartan 88 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

Only Black Tartan 88

Old WoodSherriedTobaccoDried FruitLeathery

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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