Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 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
Edradour
★ 3.00
£41
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Wemyss Malts
★ 5.00
£44
| Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask | Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Wemyss Malts |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 56.5% | 46% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £40.95 | £43.9 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Quick verdict
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask is better value at £41 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
Pros
- +More affordable (£40.95 vs £43.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 £40.95)
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 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
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