Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Springbank 20 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

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

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and FaunaSpringbank 20 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
DistilleryPittyvaichSpringbank
RegionSpeysideCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%47.5%
Age12 yr20 yr
Price£350£499.95
Rating5.00/5

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Springbank 20 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank 20 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £350 vs £500.

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 affordable (£350 vs £499.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Springbank 20 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£499.95 vs £350)
  • 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 - Forgotten Gems suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Tasting notes

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only Springbank 20 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

SmokeyLeatheryOilyDried FruitOld Wood

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