Bowmore & Inchgower - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) vs Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

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

Bowmore & Inchgower - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
DistilleryDouglas LaingWemyss Malts
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£48.78£43.9
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Bowmore & Inchgower - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value92/100

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

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

Bowmore & Inchgower - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is better value at £44 vs £49.

For beginners: Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Bowmore & Inchgower - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.78 vs £43.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£43.9 vs £48.78)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bowmore?

Bowmore & Inchgower - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) 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 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

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Bowmore & Inchgower - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)

SmokeyOld WoodLeathery

Only Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

Chocolate

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