Springbank 22 Year Old 1999 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Springbank 22 Year Old 1999 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistillerySpringbankPittyvaich
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.7%43%
Age22 yr12 yr
Price£372.95£350
Rating5.00/5

Springbank 22 Year Old 1999 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Springbank 22 Year Old 1999 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

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).

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £350 vs £373.

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

Springbank 22 Year Old 1999 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£372.95 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 £372.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Springbank?

Springbank 22 Year Old 1999 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn) 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

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Springbank 22 Year Old 1999 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

Old Wood

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Nutty

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