Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Year of the Rooster 2017

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

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and FaunaJohnnie Walker Blue Label - Year of the Rooster 2017
DistilleryPittyvaichJohnnie Walker
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£350£499
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Year of the Rooster 2017

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value10/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Year of the Rooster 2017

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £350 vs £499.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Year of the Rooster 2017 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£350 vs £499)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Year of the Rooster 2017

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£499 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 Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Year of the Rooster 2017 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaHoney

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Malt ExtractNutty

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Year of the Rooster 2017

Sherried

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