Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Girvan
★ 5.00
£356
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
| Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Girvan | Pittyvaich |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.7% | 43% |
| Age | 50 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £356.35 | £350 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Quick verdict
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £350 vs £356.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£356.35 vs £350)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£350 vs £356.35)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Girvan?
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna