Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2023 vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2023Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryHibikiPittyvaich
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%43%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£299£350
Rating5.00/5

Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2023

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2023

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).

Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2023 is better value at £299 vs £350.

For beginners: Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2023 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2023

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £350)
  • +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)

Who should buy Hibiki?

Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2023 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2023

Fresh FruitSherried

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedMalt ExtractNutty

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