Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£270
| Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pittyvaich | Highland Park |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 49.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £350 | £269.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £270 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
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£350 vs £269.95)
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£269.95 vs £350)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Highland?
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Only Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)