Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory) vs The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory)The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey
DistilleryMortlachSliabh Liag
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%46%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£40.15£37.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory)

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 £40.

For beginners: Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£40.15 vs £37.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 £40.15)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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 Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory)

Malt ExtractOld WoodTobaccoNutty

Only The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokeyFresh FruitVanilla

Where to buy

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory)

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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