Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask vs Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the CaskVelvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
DistilleryEdradourWemyss Malts
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV55.7%46%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£39.95£43.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask is better value at £40 vs £44.

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £43.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.7%) — may need water

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£43.9 vs £39.95)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel 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

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Cooked FruitHoneyToastedVanilla

Only Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

Dried FruitChocolate

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