Old Fitzgerald 15 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Old Fitzgerald 15 Year Old Bottled-in-BondPittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryOld FitzgeraldPittyvaich
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV50%43%
Age15 yr12 yr
Price£483.63£350
Rating5.00/5

Old Fitzgerald 15 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Old Fitzgerald 15 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond

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 £484.

For beginners: Old Fitzgerald 15 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Old Fitzgerald 15 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£483.63 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 £483.63)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Old?

Old Fitzgerald 15 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Old Fitzgerald 15 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond

Old WoodSherried

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Malt ExtractNutty

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