A Secret Canadian Distillery 5 Year Old 2014 (Master of Malt) vs Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

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

A Secret Canadian Distillery 5 Year Old 2014 (Master of Malt)Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
DistilleryMaster of MaltWemyss Malts
Region
CountryCanadaScotland
TypeCornBlended Malt
ABV59%46%
Age5 yrNAS
Price£34.95£43.9
Rating5.00/5

A Secret Canadian Distillery 5 Year Old 2014 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

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

A Secret Canadian Distillery 5 Year Old 2014 (Master of Malt)

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Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

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Quick verdict

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

A Secret Canadian Distillery 5 Year Old 2014 (Master of Malt) is better value at £35 vs £44.

For beginners: Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

A Secret Canadian Distillery 5 Year Old 2014 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £43.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (59%) — may need water
  • 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 £34.95)

Who should buy A?

A Secret Canadian Distillery 5 Year Old 2014 (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

Both taste of

Sherried

Only A Secret Canadian Distillery 5 Year Old 2014 (Master of Malt)

VanillaHoneyCooked FruitToasted

Only Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

Dried FruitChocolate

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