The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey vs Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 302198, 302199, 302210 & 302218) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

The Legendary Silkie Irish WhiskeyMortlach 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 302198, 302199, 302210 & 302218) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistillerySliabh LiagMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£37.95£48.95
Rating5.00/5

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 302198, 302199, 302210 & 302218) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 302198, 302199, 302210 & 302218) - 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 £49.

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 £48.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 302198, 302199, 302210 & 302218) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.95 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 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 302198, 302199, 302210 & 302218) - 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

Fresh FruitToasted

Only The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokeyVanilla

Only Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 302198, 302199, 302210 & 302218) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoney

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