Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) vs Stratheden - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Wemyss Malts
★ 5.00
£44
Stratheden - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)
The Lost Distillery Company
★ 3.67
£31
| Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) | Stratheden - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Wemyss Malts | The Lost Distillery Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £43.9 | £31.36 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.67/5 |
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Stratheden - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Stratheden - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)
Quick verdict
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.67).
Stratheden - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) is better value at £31 vs £44.
For beginners: Stratheden - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£43.9 vs £31.36)
Stratheden - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£31.36 vs £43.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.7 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 Stratheden?
Stratheden - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) 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 Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Only Stratheden - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)