Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Probably Speyside's Finest 46 Year Old 1966 (cask 9176) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
Probably Speyside's Finest 46 Year Old 1966 (cask 9176) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£364
| Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | Probably Speyside's Finest 46 Year Old 1966 (cask 9176) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pittyvaich | Douglas Laing |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 49.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 46 yr |
| Price | £350 | £363.53 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Probably Speyside's Finest 46 Year Old 1966 (cask 9176) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Probably Speyside's Finest 46 Year Old 1966 (cask 9176) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £350 vs £364.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£350 vs £363.53)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Probably Speyside's Finest 46 Year Old 1966 (cask 9176) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (46 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£363.53 vs £350)
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.
Who should buy Probably?
Probably Speyside's Finest 46 Year Old 1966 (cask 9176) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Only Probably Speyside's Finest 46 Year Old 1966 (cask 9176) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)