The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey vs Glen Moray 7 Year Old 2012 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)

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

The Legendary Silkie Irish WhiskeyGlen Moray 7 Year Old 2012 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)
DistillerySliabh LiagGlen Moray
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%48.2%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£37.95£54.5
Rating5.00/5

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Glen Moray 7 Year Old 2012 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 7 Year Old 2012 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)

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 £55.

For beginners: Glen Moray 7 Year Old 2012 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams) is more approachable (75/100 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 £54.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Moray 7 Year Old 2012 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.5 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 Glen?

Glen Moray 7 Year Old 2012 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitVanilla

Only The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokeyToasted

Only Glen Moray 7 Year Old 2012 - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)

HoneyMalt Extract

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