Old Pulteney 16 Year Old vs Velvet Fig 25 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£69
Velvet Fig 25 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)
Wemyss Malts
★ 5.00
£110
| Old Pulteney 16 Year Old | Velvet Fig 25 Year Old (Wemyss Malts) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Wemyss Malts |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 42.3% |
| Age | 16 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £68.5 | £110 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Velvet Fig 25 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Velvet Fig 25 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is better value at £69 vs £110.
For beginners: Velvet Fig 25 Year Old (Wemyss Malts) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£68.5 vs £110)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Velvet Fig 25 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 16 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£110 vs £68.5)
Who should buy Old?
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Velvet?
Velvet Fig 25 Year Old (Wemyss Malts) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Only Velvet Fig 25 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)