Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Skene Whisky

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

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and FaunaStrathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Skene Whisky
DistilleryPittyvaichStrathmill
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%54%
Age12 yr32 yr
Price£350£558.03
Rating5.00/5

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Skene Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Skene Whisky

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 £558.

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 £558.03)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Skene Whisky

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (32 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£558.03 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 Strathmill?

Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Skene Whisky 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

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Skene Whisky

Old Wood

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