Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) vs Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11560) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Wemyss Malts
★ 5.00
£44
Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11560) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Glen Garioch
★ 4.50
£32
| Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) | Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11560) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Wemyss Malts | Glen Garioch |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 6 yr |
| Price | £43.9 | £32.17 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11560) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11560) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11560) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £32 vs £44.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11560) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£43.9 vs £32.17)
Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11560) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£32.17 vs £43.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11560) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Only Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11560) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)