Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) vs Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2006 (casks 17/A62 11 & 12) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2006 (casks 17/A62 11 & 12) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryWemyss MaltsSignatory
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£43.9£43.75
Rating5.00/5

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

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

Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2006 (casks 17/A62 11 & 12) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2006 (casks 17/A62 11 & 12) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2006 (casks 17/A62 11 & 12) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £44 vs £44.

For beginners: Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is more approachable (65/100 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 £43.75)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2006 (casks 17/A62 11 & 12) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£43.75 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 Unnamed?

Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2006 (casks 17/A62 11 & 12) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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

Only Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2006 (casks 17/A62 11 & 12) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

HoneyMalt ExtractOilyFresh FruitSmokey

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