Benriach Arumaticus 12 Year Old (Dark Rum Finish) vs Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach Arumaticus 12 Year Old (Dark Rum Finish)
Benriach
★ 4.33
£32
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Wemyss Malts
★ 5.00
£44
| Benriach Arumaticus 12 Year Old (Dark Rum Finish) | Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Wemyss Malts |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £32.12 | £43.9 |
| Rating | 4.33/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benriach Arumaticus 12 Year Old (Dark Rum Finish)
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Benriach Arumaticus 12 Year Old (Dark Rum Finish)
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Quick verdict
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).
Benriach Arumaticus 12 Year Old (Dark Rum Finish) is better value at £32 vs £44.
For beginners: Benriach Arumaticus 12 Year Old (Dark Rum Finish) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Benriach Arumaticus 12 Year Old (Dark Rum Finish)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£32.12 vs £43.9)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£43.9 vs £32.12)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach Arumaticus 12 Year Old (Dark Rum Finish) 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
Only Benriach Arumaticus 12 Year Old (Dark Rum Finish)
Only Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)