Ardmore 9 Year Old 2010 - Small Batch (James Eadie) vs Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2010 - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Ardmore
★ 3.50
£39
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Wemyss Malts
★ 5.00
£44
| Ardmore 9 Year Old 2010 - Small Batch (James Eadie) | Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Wemyss Malts |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £38.95 | £43.9 |
| Rating | 3.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2010 - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2010 - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Quick verdict
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2010 - Small Batch (James Eadie) is better value at £39 vs £44.
For beginners: Ardmore 9 Year Old 2010 - Small Batch (James Eadie) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2010 - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£38.95 vs £43.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.5 vs 5.0)
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£43.9 vs £38.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2010 - Small Batch (James Eadie) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Ardmore 9 Year Old 2010 - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Only Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)