Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey
DistilleryMortlachSliabh Liag
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£33.63£37.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £34 vs £38.

For beginners: Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.63 vs £37.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£37.95 vs £33.63)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) 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 Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

HoneyMalt ExtractOld WoodSherried

Only The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokeyFresh FruitVanilla

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