Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency vs Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Inver House
★ 4.20
£33
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Wemyss Malts
★ 5.00
£44
| Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency | Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inver House | Wemyss Malts |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £33.28 | £43.9 |
| Rating | 4.20/5 | 5.00/5 |
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Quick verdict
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency is better value at £33 vs £44.
For beginners: Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33.28 vs £43.9)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£43.9 vs £33.28)
Who should buy Hankey?
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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
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