Hermitage 45 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hermitage 45 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac
Hermitage
£411
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
| Hermitage 45 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac | Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hermitage | Pittyvaich |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £411 | £350 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Hermitage 45 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Hermitage 45 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
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 £411.
For beginners: Hermitage 45 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Hermitage 45 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£411 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 £411)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Hermitage?
Hermitage 45 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac 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
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