Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

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

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and FaunaMalts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryPittyvaichMurray McDavid
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%41.1%
Age12 yr34 yr
Price£350£356.47
Rating5.00/5

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £350 vs £356.

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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£350 vs £356.47)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (34 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£356.47 vs £350)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Malts?

Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

SherriedDried FruitSmokeyOld WoodChocolate

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