Strathmill 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 805070 & 805096) - Signatory vs Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

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

Strathmill 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 805070 & 805096) - SignatoryVelvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
DistilleryStrathmillWemyss Malts
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£35.95£43.9
Rating5.00/5

Strathmill 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 805070 & 805096) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Strathmill 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 805070 & 805096) - Signatory

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Strathmill 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 805070 & 805096) - Signatory is better value at £36 vs £44.

For beginners: Strathmill 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 805070 & 805096) - Signatory is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Strathmill 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 805070 & 805096) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.95 vs £43.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£43.9 vs £35.95)

Who should buy Strathmill?

Strathmill 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 805070 & 805096) - Signatory 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 Velvet?

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Strathmill 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 805070 & 805096) - Signatory

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedFresh FruitOily

Only Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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