Hampden 1992 / 29 Year Old / Jamaica / Edition #4 / The Colours of Rum vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Hampden 1992 / 29 Year Old / Jamaica / Edition #4 / The Colours of RumPittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryHampdenPittyvaich
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£350£350
Rating5.00/5

Hampden 1992 / 29 Year Old / Jamaica / Edition #4 / The Colours of Rum

Smoke62/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Hampden 1992 / 29 Year Old / Jamaica / Edition #4 / The Colours of Rum

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 £350.

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

Hampden 1992 / 29 Year Old / Jamaica / Edition #4 / The Colours of Rum

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

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

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Hampden?

Hampden 1992 / 29 Year Old / Jamaica / Edition #4 / The Colours of Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Hampden 1992 / 29 Year Old / Jamaica / Edition #4 / The Colours of Rum

Fresh FruitRubberyMedicinalLeafy

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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