Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey
DistilleryGlenburgieSliabh Liag
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age5 yrNAS
Price£33.77£37.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - 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).

Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £34 vs £38.

For beginners: Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.77 vs £37.95)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£37.95 vs £33.77)

Who should buy Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - 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 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 Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

HoneyMalt Extract

Only The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

Smokey

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