Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry Finish vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry FinishPittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryEdradourPittyvaich
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.1%43%
Age21 yr12 yr
Price£288£350
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry Finish is better value at £288 vs £350.

For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry Finish

Pros

  • +More affordable (£288 vs £350)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £288)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry Finish is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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.

Tasting notes

Only Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry Finish

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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