Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2006 (casks 17/A62 11 & 12) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2006 (casks 17/A62 11 & 12) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Signatory
£44
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Wemyss Malts
★ 5.00
£44
| Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2006 (casks 17/A62 11 & 12) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Signatory | Wemyss Malts |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £43.75 | £43.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2006 (casks 17/A62 11 & 12) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2006 (casks 17/A62 11 & 12) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)
Quick verdict
Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2006 (casks 17/A62 11 & 12) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £44 vs £44.
For beginners: Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2006 (casks 17/A62 11 & 12) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£43.75 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 £43.75)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Unnamed?
Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2006 (casks 17/A62 11 & 12) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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 Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2006 (casks 17/A62 11 & 12) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only Velvet Fig (Wemyss Malts)