Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt vs Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt
John Crabbie & Co.
★ 4.00
£33
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Wemyss Malts
★ 5.00
£44
| Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt | Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | John Crabbie & Co. | Wemyss Malts |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £32.74 | £43.9 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Quick verdict
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt is better value at £33 vs £44.
For beginners: Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£32.74 vs £43.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£43.9 vs £32.74)
Who should buy Crabbie?
Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt 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
Only Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt
Only Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)