Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 6 (2013 Release)

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

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and FaunaSpringbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 6 (2013 Release)
DistilleryPittyvaichSpringbank
RegionSpeysideCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%53.1%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£350£399
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 6 (2013 Release)

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner30/100
Value13/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 6 (2013 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £350 vs £399.

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
  • +More affordable (£350 vs £399)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 6 (2013 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£399 vs £350)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 Springbank?

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 6 (2013 Release) 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

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 6 (2013 Release)

OilySmokeyKipperyLeatheryMedicinal

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