Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen
★ 4.25
£290
| Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pittyvaich | Port Ellen |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 53.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £350 | £289.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.25/5 |
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) is better value at £290 vs £350.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£350 vs £289.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£289.95 vs £350)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Only Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)