Inchgower 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 811028) - Auld Goonsy's Malt vs The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 811028) - Auld Goonsy's MaltThe Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey
DistilleryInchgowerSliabh Liag
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV59.1%46%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£46.95£37.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 811028) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 811028) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey is better value at £38 vs £47.

For beginners: The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 811028) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (59.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £37.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£37.95 vs £46.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 811028) - Auld Goonsy's Malt suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy The?

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Inchgower 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 811028) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

SherriedCooked FruitHoneyOld Wood

Only The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokeyFresh FruitToasted

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