The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey vs Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

The Legendary Silkie Irish WhiskeyMortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistillerySliabh LiagMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£37.95£42.72
Rating5.00/5

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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 £43.

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 £42.72)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.72 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitToasted

Only The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokeyVanilla

Only Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyNutty

Where to buy

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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