Glen Scotia 21 Year Old vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Glen Scotia 21 Year OldPittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryGlen ScotiaPittyvaich
RegionCampbeltownSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age21 yr12 yr
Price£260£350
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Scotia 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value19/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Glen Scotia 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Scotia 21 Year Old is better value at £260 vs £350.

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

Glen Scotia 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£260 vs £350)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£350 vs £260)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Scotia 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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 Glen Scotia 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoLeatheryOld Wood

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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