Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 12849) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 12849) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey
DistilleryMortlachSliabh Liag
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£46.46£37.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 12849) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 12849) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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 £46.

For beginners: Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 12849) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 12849) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.46 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 £46.46)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 12849) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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

VanillaToasted

Only Mortlach 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 12849) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoneyNutty

Only The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokeyFresh Fruit

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