Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Carsebridge
£262
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
| Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) | Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Carsebridge | Pittyvaich |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40.9% | 43% |
| Age | 46 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £262.13 | £350 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Quick verdict
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is better value at £262 vs £350.
For beginners: Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£262.13 vs £350)
- +Longer maturation (46 vs 12 years)
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 £262.13)
Who should buy Carsebridge?
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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
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