Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #3 vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #3Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryBowmorePittyvaich
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%43%
Age18 yr12 yr
Price£250£350
Rating5.00/5

Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #3

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #3

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).

Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #3 is better value at £250 vs £350.

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

Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #3

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£250 vs £350)
  • +Longer maturation (18 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 £250)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bowmore?

Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #3 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 Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #3

SmokeySherriedLeatheryOld Wood

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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