Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£350
Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459)
Yoichi
£332
| Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pittyvaich | Yoichi |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 62% |
| Age | 12 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £350 | £332.48 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459)
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459)
Quick verdict
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459) is better value at £332 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 £332.48)
Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459)
Pros
- +More affordable (£332.48 vs £350)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62%) — 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 Yoichi?
Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459) 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
Only Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459)