Glenfiddich 19 Year Old - Age of Discovery Madeira Cask Finish vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 19 Year Old - Age of Discovery Madeira Cask Finish
Glenfiddich
★ 4.35
£399
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
| Glenfiddich 19 Year Old - Age of Discovery Madeira Cask Finish | Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Pittyvaich |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 19 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £399 | £350 |
| Rating | 4.35/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenfiddich 19 Year Old - Age of Discovery Madeira Cask Finish
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Glenfiddich 19 Year Old - Age of Discovery Madeira Cask Finish
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Quick verdict
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.35).
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £350 vs £399.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 19 Year Old - Age of Discovery Madeira Cask Finish is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenfiddich 19 Year Old - Age of Discovery Madeira Cask Finish
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £350)
- −Lower community rating (4.4 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 £399)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenfiddich?
Glenfiddich 19 Year Old - Age of Discovery Madeira Cask Finish 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 Glenfiddich 19 Year Old - Age of Discovery Madeira Cask Finish
Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna