Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs The Legendary Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)The Legendary Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey
DistilleryBenrinnesSliabh Liag
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£31.97£42.5
Rating4.90/5

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Legendary Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value100/100

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Legendary Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Legendary Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey is rated higher (4.90 vs 0.00).

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £32 vs £43.

For beginners: Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.97 vs £42.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Legendary Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.5 vs £31.97)

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 Dark 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

Only Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitToastedOily

Only The Legendary Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokeySherriedTobaccoOld WoodDried Fruit

Explore more