Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old 1982 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old 1982 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryBunnahabhainPittyvaich
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.6%43%
Age33 yr12 yr
Price£399.95£350
Rating4.25/55.00/5

Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old 1982 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value11/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old 1982 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £350 vs £400.

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

Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old 1982 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (33 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£399.95 vs £350)
  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 £399.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old 1982 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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 Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old 1982 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitLeatheryTobacco

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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