The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey vs Filliers 8 Year Old Single Rye Whisky

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

The Legendary Silkie Irish WhiskeyFilliers 8 Year Old Single Rye Whisky
DistillerySliabh LiagFilliers
Region
CountryIrelandBelgium
TypeBlendedRye
ABV46%46.5%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£37.95£40.11
Rating5.00/5

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Filliers 8 Year Old Single Rye Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Filliers 8 Year Old Single Rye Whisky

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

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 £40.11)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Filliers 8 Year Old Single Rye Whisky

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£40.11 vs £37.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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.

Who should buy Filliers?

Filliers 8 Year Old Single Rye Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanilla

Only The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokeyFresh Fruit

Only Filliers 8 Year Old Single Rye Whisky

New Wood

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