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 Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350

Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Murray McDavid
£356
| Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pittyvaich | Murray McDavid |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 41.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 34 yr |
| Price | £350 | £356.47 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
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
Only Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)