Lagavulin 20 Year Old vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Lagavulin 20 Year Old | Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lagavulin | Pittyvaich |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.1% | 43% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £355.95 | £350 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Lagavulin 20 Year Old
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Lagavulin 20 Year Old
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 £356.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Lagavulin 20 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£355.95 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 £355.95)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Lagavulin?
Lagavulin 20 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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 Lagavulin 20 Year Old
Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna