Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited)Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryAberlourPittyvaich
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV42.4%43%
Age33 yr12 yr
Price£424.95£350
Rating5.00/5

Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited)

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 £425.

For beginners: Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (33 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£424.95 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 £424.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited)

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitChocolate

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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