Royal Lochnagar 11 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Royal Lochnagar 11 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey
DistilleryLochnagarSliabh Liag
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£27.95£37.95
Rating5.00/5

Royal Lochnagar 11 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Royal Lochnagar 11 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Royal Lochnagar 11 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £28 vs £38.

For beginners: Royal Lochnagar 11 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Royal Lochnagar 11 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.95 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 £27.95)

Who should buy Royal?

Royal Lochnagar 11 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Royal Lochnagar 11 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoneyCitric

Only The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokeyFresh Fruit

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