Glenesk 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 5282) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Glenesk 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 5282) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryGleneskPittyvaich
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%43%
Age31 yr12 yr
Price£499£350
Rating5.00/5

Glenesk 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 5282) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Glenesk 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 5282) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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).

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £350 vs £499.

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

Glenesk 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 5282) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£499 vs £350)
  • 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 affordable (£350 vs £499)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenesk?

Glenesk 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 5282) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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

Both taste of

NuttyToastedMalt Extract

Only Glenesk 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 5282) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Old WoodDried Fruit

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

VanillaHoney

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