North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory) vs Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory)
North British
★ 5.00
£33
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Wemyss Malts
★ 5.00
£44
| North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory) | Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Wemyss Malts |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £33.08 | £43.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory)
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory)
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Quick verdict
North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory) is better value at £33 vs £44.
For beginners: North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33.08 vs £43.9)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£43.9 vs £33.08)
Who should buy North?
North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory)
Only Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)