Craigellachie 23 Year Old vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Craigellachie
★ 4.71
£255
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
| Craigellachie 23 Year Old | Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Pittyvaich |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 23 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £254.5 | £350 |
| Rating | 4.71/5 | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Quick verdict
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.71).
Craigellachie 23 Year Old is better value at £255 vs £350.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£254.5 vs £350)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£350 vs £254.5)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 23 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna