Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Sauvignon Cask vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Sauvignon Cask
J and A Mitchell
★ 4.11
£299
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
| Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Sauvignon Cask | Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | J and A Mitchell | Pittyvaich |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.1% | 43% |
| Age | 11 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £299 | £350 |
| Rating | 4.11/5 | 5.00/5 |
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Sauvignon Cask
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Sauvignon Cask
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Quick verdict
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.11).
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Sauvignon Cask is better value at £299 vs £350.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Sauvignon Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£299 vs £350)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£350 vs £299)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Longrow?
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Sauvignon Cask 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 Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Sauvignon Cask
Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna