Filliers 8 Year Old Single Rye Whisky vs The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Filliers 8 Year Old Single Rye WhiskyThe Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey
DistilleryFilliersSliabh Liag
Region
CountryBelgiumIreland
TypeRyeBlended
ABV46.5%46%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£40.11£37.95
Rating5.00/5

Filliers 8 Year Old Single Rye Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Filliers 8 Year Old Single Rye Whisky

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 £40.

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

Filliers 8 Year Old Single Rye Whisky

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£40.11 vs £37.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 £40.11)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Filliers?

Filliers 8 Year Old Single Rye Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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

VanillaToasted

Only Filliers 8 Year Old Single Rye Whisky

New Wood

Only The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokeyFresh Fruit

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