Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations
Craigellachie
£400
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
| Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations | Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Pittyvaich |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 43% |
| Age | 23 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £399.95 | £350 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
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 £400.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399.95 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 £399.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations
Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna