Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (Signatory) vs Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (Signatory) | Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Wemyss Malts |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £33.48 | £43.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (Signatory)
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (Signatory)
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Quick verdict
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (Signatory) is better value at £33 vs £44.
For beginners: Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33.48 vs £43.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £33.48)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (Signatory)
Only Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)