Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey
DistilleryAllt-á-BhainneSliabh Liag
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£51.95£37.95
Rating5.00/5

Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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 £52.

For beginners: Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.95 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 £51.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?

Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 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

Fresh FruitVanilla

Only Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHay-likeFragant

Only The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokeyToasted

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