Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryMortlachPittyvaich
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.5%43%
Age30 yr12 yr
Price£432.17£350
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter 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 £432.

For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£432.17 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 £432.17)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitChocolate

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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