Astra Victoria 12 Year Old vs The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Astra Victoria 12 Year OldThe Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey
DistilleryAstra VictoriaSliabh Liag
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV45.8%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£27.95£37.95
Rating3.17/55.00/5

Astra Victoria 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Astra Victoria 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.17).

Astra Victoria 12 Year Old is better value at £28 vs £38.

For beginners: Astra Victoria 12 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Astra Victoria 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.95 vs £37.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.2 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£37.95 vs £27.95)

Who should buy Astra?

Astra Victoria 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Astra Victoria 12 Year Old

SherriedHoneyDried FruitOld Wood

Only The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokeyToastedVanilla

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