Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) vs Bushmills 12 Year Old

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

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)Bushmills 12 Year Old
DistilleryWemyss MaltsBushmills
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£43.9£37.95
Rating5.00/5

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

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

Bushmills 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bushmills 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bushmills 12 Year Old is better value at £38 vs £44.

For beginners: Bushmills 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 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 £37.95)

Bushmills 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.95 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 Bushmills?

Bushmills 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

Chocolate

Only Bushmills 12 Year Old

HoneyToasted

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