Dufftown 40 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Dufftown 40 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryDufftownPittyvaich
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.5%43%
Age40 yr12 yr
Price£499.95£350
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Dufftown 40 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner55/100
Value10/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Dufftown 40 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £350 vs £500.

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

Dufftown 40 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£499.95 vs £350)

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£350 vs £499.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Dufftown?

Dufftown 40 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractNuttyToasted

Only Dufftown 40 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodSherried

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

VanillaHoney

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