Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old
Ichiro
★ 1.50
£465
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
| Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old | Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ichiro | Pittyvaich |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58% | 43% |
| Age | 23 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £465.3 | £350 |
| Rating | 1.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Quick verdict
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.50).
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £350 vs £465.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£465.3 vs £350)
- −Lower community rating (1.5 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 £465.3)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Ichiro's?
Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old 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.
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 Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old
Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna