Glenfarclas 19 Year Old 1986 (cask 2919) - The Family Reserve vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas 19 Year Old 1986 (cask 2919) - The Family Reserve
Glenfarclas
£300
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
| Glenfarclas 19 Year Old 1986 (cask 2919) - The Family Reserve | Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Pittyvaich |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49% | 43% |
| Age | 19 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £299.95 | £350 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenfarclas 19 Year Old 1986 (cask 2919) - The Family Reserve
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Glenfarclas 19 Year Old 1986 (cask 2919) - The Family Reserve
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Quick verdict
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas 19 Year Old 1986 (cask 2919) - The Family Reserve is better value at £300 vs £350.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenfarclas 19 Year Old 1986 (cask 2919) - The Family Reserve
Pros
- +More affordable (£299.95 vs £350)
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 £299.95)
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 19 Year Old 1986 (cask 2919) - The Family Reserve 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 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 Glenfarclas 19 Year Old 1986 (cask 2919) - The Family Reserve
Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna