Pittyvaich 29 Year Old (Special Release 2019) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Pittyvaich 29 Year Old (Special Release 2019)Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryPittyvaichPittyvaich
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.4%43%
Age29 yr12 yr
Price£499£350
Rating2.00/55.00/5

Pittyvaich 29 Year Old (Special Release 2019)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value4/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Pittyvaich 29 Year Old (Special Release 2019)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £350 vs £499.

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

Pittyvaich 29 Year Old (Special Release 2019)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (29 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£499 vs £350)
  • Lower community rating (2.0 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 £499)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Pittyvaich?

Pittyvaich 29 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Pittyvaich 29 Year Old (Special Release 2019)

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodChocolateTobacco

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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