Michel Couvreur Very Sherried 25 Year Old 1990 vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Michel Couvreur Very Sherried 25 Year Old 1990
Michel Couvreur
£427
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
| Michel Couvreur Very Sherried 25 Year Old 1990 | Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Michel Couvreur | Pittyvaich |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | France | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 43% |
| Age | 25 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £426.98 | £350 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Michel Couvreur Very Sherried 25 Year Old 1990
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Michel Couvreur Very Sherried 25 Year Old 1990
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 £427.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Michel Couvreur Very Sherried 25 Year Old 1990
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£426.98 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 £426.98)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Michel?
Michel Couvreur Very Sherried 25 Year Old 1990 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Michel Couvreur Very Sherried 25 Year Old 1990
Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna