Dufftown 40 Year Old 1978 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dufftown 40 Year Old 1978 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Dufftown
£300
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
| Dufftown 40 Year Old 1978 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dufftown | Pittyvaich |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 43% |
| Age | 40 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £299.95 | £350 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dufftown 40 Year Old 1978 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Dufftown 40 Year Old 1978 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Quick verdict
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dufftown 40 Year Old 1978 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £300 vs £350.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Dufftown 40 Year Old 1978 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£299.95 vs £350)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 12 years)
- +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 £299.95)
Who should buy Dufftown?
Dufftown 40 Year Old 1978 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Dufftown 40 Year Old 1978 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna