Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Reference Series III

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

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and FaunaReference Series III
DistilleryPittyvaichReference Series
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%47.5%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£350£270.95
Rating5.00/53.00/5

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Reference Series III

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value11/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Reference Series III

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Reference Series III is better value at £271 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£350 vs £270.95)

Reference Series III

Pros

  • +More affordable (£270.95 vs £350)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 Reference?

Reference Series III suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedHoneyMalt Extract

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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