Serendipity 12 Year Old vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Serendipity 12 Year OldPittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryArdbegPittyvaich
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£299£350
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Serendipity 12 Year Old

Smoke68/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value10/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Serendipity 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Serendipity 12 Year Old is better value at £299 vs £350.

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

Serendipity 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £350)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 £299)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Serendipity?

Serendipity 12 Year Old 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 Serendipity 12 Year Old

SmokeyFresh FruitMedicinalOily

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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