Longrow 18 Year Old - Early 2000s vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Longrow 18 Year Old - Early 2000sPittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistillerySpringbankPittyvaich
RegionCampbeltownSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age18 yr12 yr
Price£399£350
Rating5.00/5

Longrow 18 Year Old - Early 2000s

Smoke65/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Longrow 18 Year Old - Early 2000s

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

Longrow 18 Year Old - Early 2000s

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
  • +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

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Longrow?

Longrow 18 Year Old - Early 2000s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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

Toasted

Only Longrow 18 Year Old - Early 2000s

SmokeyKipperyLeatheryOld Wood

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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