Benrinnes 6 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) vs The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Benrinnes 6 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey
DistilleryBenrinnesSliabh Liag
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£40.06£37.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Benrinnes 6 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Benrinnes 6 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey is better value at £38 vs £40.

For beginners: Benrinnes 6 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 6 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£40.06 vs £37.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£37.95 vs £40.06)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 6 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) 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 Benrinnes 6 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SherriedHoneyMalt Extract

Only The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokeyFresh FruitVanilla

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