Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey
DistilleryMortlachSliabh Liag
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£42.72£37.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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 £43.

For beginners: Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.72 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 £42.72)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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

Fresh FruitToasted

Only Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyNutty

Only The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokeyVanilla

Where to buy

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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