Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Wemyss Malts
★ 5.00
£44
Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)
Mortlach
£33
| Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) | Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Wemyss Malts | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £43.9 | £32.62 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory) is better value at £33 vs £44.
For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 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 £32.62)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£32.62 vs £43.9)
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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)