GlenAllachie 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 900021) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) vs The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

GlenAllachie 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 900021) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey
DistilleryGlenAllachieSliabh Liag
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV65.9%46%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£51.95£37.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

GlenAllachie 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 900021) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value77/100

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

GlenAllachie 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 900021) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey is better value at £38 vs £52.

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

GlenAllachie 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 900021) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (65.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£51.95 vs £37.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £51.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 900021) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

Toasted

Only GlenAllachie 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 900021) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokeyFresh FruitVanilla

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