Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt) vs The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey
DistilleryCaol IlaSliabh Liag
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.4%46%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£49.95£37.95
Rating5.00/5

Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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 £50.

For beginners: The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £37.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £49.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Caol?

Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

SmokeyFresh Fruit

Only Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)

MedicinalCitric

Only The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

ToastedVanilla

Where to buy

Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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