Roe & Co Irish Whiskey vs Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

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

Roe & Co Irish WhiskeyVelvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
DistilleryRoe & CoWemyss Malts
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV45%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£33.99£43.9
Rating4.48/55.00/5

Roe & Co Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

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

Roe & Co Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.48).

Roe & Co Irish Whiskey is better value at £34 vs £44.

For beginners: Roe & Co Irish Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Roe & Co Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.99 vs £43.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£43.9 vs £33.99)

Who should buy Roe?

Roe & Co Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Roe & Co Irish Whiskey

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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