Benromach 17 Year Old / Centenary Bottling Speyside Whisky vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Benromach 17 Year Old / Centenary Bottling Speyside WhiskyPittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryBenromachPittyvaich
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£275£350
Rating5.00/5

Benromach 17 Year Old / Centenary Bottling Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Benromach 17 Year Old / Centenary Bottling Speyside Whisky

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).

Benromach 17 Year Old / Centenary Bottling Speyside Whisky is better value at £275 vs £350.

For beginners: Benromach 17 Year Old / Centenary Bottling Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Benromach 17 Year Old / Centenary Bottling Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£275 vs £350)
  • +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 £275)

Who should buy Benromach?

Benromach 17 Year Old / Centenary Bottling Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Benromach 17 Year Old / Centenary Bottling Speyside Whisky

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitTobacco

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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