Springbank 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 12) (Adelphi) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Springbank 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 12) (Adelphi)Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistillerySpringbankPittyvaich
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.4%43%
Age21 yr12 yr
Price£321£350
Rating5.00/5

Springbank 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 12) (Adelphi)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Springbank 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 12) (Adelphi)

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).

Springbank 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 12) (Adelphi) is better value at £321 vs £350.

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

Springbank 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 12) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£321 vs £350)
  • +Longer maturation (21 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 £321)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Springbank?

Springbank 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 12) (Adelphi) 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 Springbank 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 12) (Adelphi)

SmokeyOld WoodLeatherySherried

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Explore more