The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey vs Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

The Legendary Silkie Irish WhiskeyLongmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistillerySliabh LiagLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£37.95£37.59
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £38 vs £38.

For beginners: Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£37.95 vs £37.59)

Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.59 vs £37.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) 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

Toasted

Only The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokeyFresh FruitVanilla

Only Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Explore more