Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - Forgotten Gems vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - Forgotten GemsPittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryBunnahabhainPittyvaich
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV44.1%43%
Age32 yr12 yr
Price£284.95£350
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

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).

Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is better value at £285 vs £350.

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

Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£284.95 vs £350)
  • +Longer maturation (32 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 £284.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - Forgotten Gems 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

Only Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodSmokeyLeathery

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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