Bruichladdich 24 Year Old - Black Art 11.1 vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Bruichladdich 24 Year Old - Black Art 11.1Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryBruichladdichPittyvaich
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV44.2%43%
Age24 yr12 yr
Price£365.95£350
Rating5.00/5

Bruichladdich 24 Year Old - Black Art 11.1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Bruichladdich 24 Year Old - Black Art 11.1

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 £366.

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

Bruichladdich 24 Year Old - Black Art 11.1

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£365.95 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 £365.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bruichladdich?

Bruichladdich 24 Year Old - Black Art 11.1 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

Both taste of

HoneyNuttyToasted

Only Bruichladdich 24 Year Old - Black Art 11.1

Old Wood

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

VanillaMalt Extract

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