Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Springbank 21 Year Old (2024 Release)

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

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and FaunaSpringbank 21 Year Old (2024 Release)
DistilleryPittyvaichSpringbank
RegionSpeysideCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£350£275
Rating5.00/54.35/5

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Springbank 21 Year Old (2024 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value16/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank 21 Year Old (2024 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.35).

Springbank 21 Year Old (2024 Release) is better value at £275 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)

Cons

  • More expensive (£350 vs £275)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Springbank 21 Year Old (2024 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£275 vs £350)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.4 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 21 Year Old (2024 Release) 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 21 Year Old (2024 Release)

LeatherySmokeyOld WoodDried FruitTobacco

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