North Highland 8 Year Old Blended Malt (Thompson Bros.) vs Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North Highland 8 Year Old Blended Malt (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
£34
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Wemyss Malts
★ 5.00
£44
| North Highland 8 Year Old Blended Malt (Thompson Bros.) | Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Wemyss Malts |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 44.5% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £33.95 | £43.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North Highland 8 Year Old Blended Malt (Thompson Bros.)
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
North Highland 8 Year Old Blended Malt (Thompson Bros.)
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Quick verdict
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
North Highland 8 Year Old Blended Malt (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £34 vs £44.
For beginners: North Highland 8 Year Old Blended Malt (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
North Highland 8 Year Old Blended Malt (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£33.95 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 £33.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy North?
North Highland 8 Year Old Blended Malt (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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 North Highland 8 Year Old Blended Malt (Thompson Bros.)
Only Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)