Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022

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

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and FaunaYamazaki Limited Edition 2022
DistilleryPittyvaichYamazaki
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%43%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£350£399
Rating5.00/5

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022

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 £399.

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 £399)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£399 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 Yamazaki?

Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaHoney

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Malt ExtractNutty

Only Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022

New WoodFresh Fruit

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