Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) vs The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey
DistilleryLongmornSliabh Liag
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£37.59£37.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £38 vs £38.

For beginners: Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.59 vs £37.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£37.95 vs £37.59)

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) 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

Toasted

Only Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokeyFresh FruitVanilla

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