Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Smokehead 18 Year Old Extra Black
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
Smokehead 18 Year Old Extra Black
Smokehead
★ 4.91
£250
| Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | Smokehead 18 Year Old Extra Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pittyvaich | Smokehead |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £350 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.91/5 |
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Smokehead 18 Year Old Extra Black
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Smokehead 18 Year Old Extra Black
Quick verdict
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.91).
Smokehead 18 Year Old Extra Black is better value at £250 vs £350.
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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£350 vs £250)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Smokehead 18 Year Old Extra Black
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£250 vs £350)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.9 vs 5.0)
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 Smokehead?
Smokehead 18 Year Old Extra Black suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Only Smokehead 18 Year Old Extra Black