Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryHighland ParkPittyvaich
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.4%43%
Age24 yr12 yr
Price£269.95£350
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner55/100
Value19/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £270 vs £350.

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

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£269.95 vs £350)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£350 vs £269.95)

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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 Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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