Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey
DistilleryGlen OrdSliabh Liag
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£40.91£37.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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 £41.

For beginners: Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£40.91 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 £40.91)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

VanillaFresh FruitToasted

Only Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Malt ExtractHoney

Only The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

Smokey

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