Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Springbank 17 Year Old 1996 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
Springbank 17 Year Old 1996 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Springbank
★ 4.00
£291
| Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | Springbank 17 Year Old 1996 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pittyvaich | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 54.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £350 | £291.25 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Springbank 17 Year Old 1996 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Springbank 17 Year Old 1996 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Springbank 17 Year Old 1996 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £291 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£350 vs £291.25)
Springbank 17 Year Old 1996 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£291.25 vs £350)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Springbank?
Springbank 17 Year Old 1996 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter 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 Springbank 17 Year Old 1996 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)