Caol Ila 19 Year Old 1997 - Sansibar vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 19 Year Old 1997 - Sansibar
Caol Ila
£270
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
| Caol Ila 19 Year Old 1997 - Sansibar | Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Pittyvaich |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40.2% | 43% |
| Age | 19 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £269.83 | £350 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 19 Year Old 1997 - Sansibar
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Caol Ila 19 Year Old 1997 - Sansibar
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Quick verdict
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 19 Year Old 1997 - Sansibar is better value at £270 vs £350.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 19 Year Old 1997 - Sansibar
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£269.83 vs £350)
- +Longer maturation (19 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 £269.83)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 19 Year Old 1997 - Sansibar 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 Caol Ila 19 Year Old 1997 - Sansibar
Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna