Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Redbreast 22 Year Old 2000 Oloroso Sherry Single Cask (cask 32336) - New Vibrations
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
Redbreast 22 Year Old 2000 Oloroso Sherry Single Cask (cask 32336) - New Vibrations
Redbreast
£493
| Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | Redbreast 22 Year Old 2000 Oloroso Sherry Single Cask (cask 32336) - New Vibrations | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pittyvaich | Redbreast |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Pot Still |
| ABV | 43% | 58.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £350 | £493.2 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Redbreast 22 Year Old 2000 Oloroso Sherry Single Cask (cask 32336) - New Vibrations
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Redbreast 22 Year Old 2000 Oloroso Sherry Single Cask (cask 32336) - New Vibrations
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 £493.
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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£350 vs £493.2)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Redbreast 22 Year Old 2000 Oloroso Sherry Single Cask (cask 32336) - New Vibrations
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£493.2 vs £350)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Redbreast?
Redbreast 22 Year Old 2000 Oloroso Sherry Single Cask (cask 32336) - New Vibrations 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 Redbreast 22 Year Old 2000 Oloroso Sherry Single Cask (cask 32336) - New Vibrations