Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Springbank 20 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and FaunaSpringbank 20 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryPittyvaichSpringbank
RegionSpeysideCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%47.5%
Age12 yr20 yr
Price£350£266.95
Rating5.00/5

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Springbank 20 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank 20 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Springbank 20 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £267 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 £266.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Springbank 20 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£266.95 vs £350)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • 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 Springbank?

Springbank 20 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Nutty

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Springbank 20 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyOilySherriedLeathery

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