Blair Athol 1993 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Special Releases 2017 Highland Whisky vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Blair Athol 1993 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Special Releases 2017 Highland WhiskyPittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryBlair AtholPittyvaich
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£450£350
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 1993 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Special Releases 2017 Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Blair Athol 1993 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Special Releases 2017 Highland Whisky

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 £450.

For beginners: Blair Athol 1993 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Special Releases 2017 Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Blair Athol 1993 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Special Releases 2017 Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£450 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 £450)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 1993 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Special Releases 2017 Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

NuttyToasted

Only Blair Athol 1993 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Special Releases 2017 Highland Whisky

SherriedChocolateCooked Fruit

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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