Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

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

Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
DistilleryGlenburgieWemyss Malts
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age5 yrNAS
Price£33.77£43.9
Rating5.00/5

Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

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

Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £34 vs £44.

For beginners: Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.77 vs £43.9)

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 £33.77)

Who should buy Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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