Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% vs Pittyvaich 20 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2009)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%
Glenglassaugh
★ 5.00
£400
Pittyvaich 20 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2009)
Pittyvaich
£499
| Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% | Pittyvaich 20 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2009) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenglassaugh | Pittyvaich |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.8% | 57.5% |
| Age | 30 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £399.95 | £499 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%
Pittyvaich 20 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2009)
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%
Pittyvaich 20 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2009)
Quick verdict
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% is better value at £400 vs £499.
For beginners: Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£399.95 vs £499)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Pittyvaich 20 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2009)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£499 vs £399.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glenglassaugh?
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% 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 20 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2009) 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.
Tasting notes
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Only Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%
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