Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.4% vs Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.4%Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
DistilleryEdradourWemyss Malts
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV56.4%46%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£43.95£43.9
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.4%

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.4%

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

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

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.4%

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£43.95 vs £43.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£43.9 vs £43.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.4% is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.4%

ToastedLeathery

Only Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

Chocolate

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