Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs The English 17 Year Old 2007 (cask B1-0821) - Founders' Private Cellar

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

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and FaunaThe English 17 Year Old 2007 (cask B1-0821) - Founders' Private Cellar
DistilleryPittyvaichThe English Distillery
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%55.3%
Age12 yr17 yr
Price£350£294.95
Rating5.00/5

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

The English 17 Year Old 2007 (cask B1-0821) - Founders' Private Cellar

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The English 17 Year Old 2007 (cask B1-0821) - Founders' Private Cellar

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The English 17 Year Old 2007 (cask B1-0821) - Founders' Private Cellar is better value at £295 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 £294.95)

The English 17 Year Old 2007 (cask B1-0821) - Founders' Private Cellar

Pros

  • +More affordable (£294.95 vs £350)
  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
  • 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 The?

The English 17 Year Old 2007 (cask B1-0821) - Founders' Private Cellar 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

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only The English 17 Year Old 2007 (cask B1-0821) - Founders' Private Cellar

SherriedLeatheryOld WoodTobacco

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