Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency vs Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

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

Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old RegencyVelvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
DistilleryInver HouseWemyss Malts
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£33.28£43.9
Rating4.20/55.00/5

Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

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

Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).

Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency is better value at £33 vs £44.

For beginners: Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.28 vs £43.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£43.9 vs £33.28)

Who should buy Hankey?

Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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 Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency

HoneyToastedVanillaNutty

Only Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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