The Deveron 10 Year Old (old bottling) vs Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

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

The Deveron 10 Year Old (old bottling)Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
DistilleryThe DeveronWemyss Malts
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%46%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£32.96£43.9
Rating3.33/55.00/5

The Deveron 10 Year Old (old bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

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

The Deveron 10 Year Old (old bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.33).

The Deveron 10 Year Old (old bottling) is better value at £33 vs £44.

For beginners: The Deveron 10 Year Old (old bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

The Deveron 10 Year Old (old bottling)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£32.96 vs £43.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.3 vs 5.0)

Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£43.9 vs £32.96)

Who should buy The?

The Deveron 10 Year Old (old bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 The Deveron 10 Year Old (old bottling)

Malt ExtractHoneyNuttyCitric

Only Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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