Littlemill 19 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Littlemill 19 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryLittlemillPittyvaich
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%43%
Age19 yr12 yr
Price£450£350
Rating5.00/5

Littlemill 19 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Littlemill 19 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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).

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £350 vs £450.

For beginners: Littlemill 19 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Littlemill 19 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£450 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 £450)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Littlemill?

Littlemill 19 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

HoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Littlemill 19 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Fresh FruitCitric

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedNutty

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