Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryEdradourPittyvaich
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.8%43%
Age27 yr12 yr
Price£549.95£350
Rating1.00/55.00/5

Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value2/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.00).

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £350 vs £550.

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

Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£549.95 vs £350)
  • Lower community rating (1.0 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 affordable (£350 vs £549.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

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 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoLeathery

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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