Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

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

Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
DistilleryCragganmoreWemyss Malts
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£32.95£43.9
Rating5.00/5

Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

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

Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £33 vs £44.

For beginners: Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£32.95 vs £43.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £32.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Cragganmore?

Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (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 Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokeyToastedOld WoodMalt ExtractLeafy

Only Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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