Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022 vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryYamazakiPittyvaich
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%43%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£399£350
Rating5.00/5

Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022

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 £399.

For beginners: Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£399 vs £350)
  • 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 affordable (£350 vs £399)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Yamazaki?

Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022

New WoodFresh Fruit

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Malt ExtractNutty

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