Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985
Glenburgie
£250
| Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pittyvaich | Glenburgie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 60.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £350 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985
Quick verdict
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985 is better value at £250 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£350 vs £250)
SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985
Pros
- +More affordable (£250 vs £350)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.7%) — may need water
- −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 SMWS?
SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985 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
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