Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800282 & 800283) - Signatory vs Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800282 & 800283) - Signatory
Benrinnes
£36
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Wemyss Malts
★ 5.00
£44
| Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800282 & 800283) - 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 | £35.95 | £43.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800282 & 800283) - Signatory
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800282 & 800283) - Signatory
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Quick verdict
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800282 & 800283) - Signatory is better value at £36 vs £44.
For beginners: Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800282 & 800283) - Signatory is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800282 & 800283) - Signatory
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£35.95 vs £43.9)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 £35.95)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800282 & 800283) - Signatory is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 2008 (casks 800282 & 800283) - Signatory
Only Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)