Ben Nevis 29 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 29 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Ben Nevis
£325
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
| Ben Nevis 29 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) | Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | Pittyvaich |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.9% | 43% |
| Age | 29 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £324.95 | £350 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 29 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Ben Nevis 29 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Quick verdict
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ben Nevis 29 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £325 vs £350.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 29 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£324.95 vs £350)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 £324.95)
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 29 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Ben Nevis 29 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna