The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey vs Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 12849) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

The Legendary Silkie Irish WhiskeyMortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 12849) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistillerySliabh LiagMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£37.95£46.46
Rating5.00/5

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 12849) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 12849) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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 £46.

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 £46.46)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 12849) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.46 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 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 12849) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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

ToastedVanilla

Only The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokeyFresh Fruit

Only Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 12849) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoneyNutty

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