Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Knockdhu 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
Knockdhu 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Knockdhu
£340
| Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | Knockdhu 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pittyvaich | Knockdhu |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £350 | £339.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Knockdhu 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Knockdhu 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Knockdhu 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £340 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£350 vs £339.99)
Knockdhu 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£339.99 vs £350)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Knockdhu?
Knockdhu 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Only Knockdhu 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)