Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road vs Pittyvaich 14 Year Old 1986 (casks 9519 & 9522) - Chieftain's (Ian MacLeod)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Jura
★ 5.00
£299
Pittyvaich 14 Year Old 1986 (casks 9519 & 9522) - Chieftain's (Ian MacLeod)
Pittyvaich
£299
| Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road | Pittyvaich 14 Year Old 1986 (casks 9519 & 9522) - Chieftain's (Ian MacLeod) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jura | Pittyvaich |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 43% |
| Age | 22 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £299 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Pittyvaich 14 Year Old 1986 (casks 9519 & 9522) - Chieftain's (Ian MacLeod)
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Pittyvaich 14 Year Old 1986 (casks 9519 & 9522) - Chieftain's (Ian MacLeod)
Quick verdict
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Pittyvaich 14 Year Old 1986 (casks 9519 & 9522) - Chieftain's (Ian MacLeod) is better value at £299 vs £299.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 14 Year Old 1986 (casks 9519 & 9522) - Chieftain's (Ian MacLeod) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Pittyvaich 14 Year Old 1986 (casks 9519 & 9522) - Chieftain's (Ian MacLeod)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Jura?
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road 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 14 Year Old 1986 (casks 9519 & 9522) - Chieftain's (Ian MacLeod) 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
Only Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Only Pittyvaich 14 Year Old 1986 (casks 9519 & 9522) - Chieftain's (Ian MacLeod)