Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) vs Glen Moray 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Wemyss Malts
★ 5.00
£44
Glen Moray 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)
Glen Moray
£42
| Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) | Glen Moray 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Wemyss Malts | Glen Moray |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £43.9 | £41.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Glen Moray 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Glen Moray 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)
Quick verdict
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Moray 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod) is better value at £42 vs £44.
For beginners: Glen Moray 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
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 £41.95)
Glen Moray 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£41.95 vs £43.9)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Moray 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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Only Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
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Where to buy
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Moray 13 Year Old 1996 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange