Springbank 21 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Springbank 21 Year Old (2022 Release)Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistillerySpringbankPittyvaich
RegionCampbeltownSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age21 yr12 yr
Price£260£350
Rating5.00/5

Springbank 21 Year Old (2022 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Springbank 21 Year Old (2022 Release)

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).

Springbank 21 Year Old (2022 Release) is better value at £260 vs £350.

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

Springbank 21 Year Old (2022 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£260 vs £350)
  • +Longer maturation (21 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 £260)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Springbank?

Springbank 21 Year Old (2022 Release) 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 Springbank 21 Year Old (2022 Release)

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitSmokey

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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