Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory) vs Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)
Cragganmore
£32
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Wemyss Malts
★ 5.00
£44
| Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory) | Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cragganmore | Wemyss Malts |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £31.65 | £43.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Quick verdict
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory) is better value at £32 vs £44.
For beginners: Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£31.65 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 £31.65)
Who should buy Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1997 (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
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