Bushmills 12 Year Old vs Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Bushmills 12 Year Old | Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Wemyss Malts |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £37.95 | £43.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 12 Year Old
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Bushmills 12 Year Old
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Quick verdict
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bushmills 12 Year Old is better value at £38 vs £44.
For beginners: Bushmills 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£37.95 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 £37.95)
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single 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
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