The Legendary Red Silkie Irish Whiskey
- Distillery
- Sliabh Liag
- Region
- Country
- Ireland
- Type
- Blended
- ABV
- 46%
- Price
- £44.5
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Smokey, Fresh Fruit, Cooked Fruit
- Description
- Sliabh Liag's Legendary Red Silkie combines peaty malt whiskey with creamy grain whiskey, then finished in Rioja and Ribera del Duero casks to introduce wine cask richness. The palate bursts with summer berries, dark cherry, and plum alongside smoky, slightly spicy undertones that mirror the whisky's Spanish oak influence. These wine finishes add richness and a velvety texture that bridges Irish and Iberian traditions. Best enjoyed neat or with a single large ice cube, this is for drinkers who appreciate how smoke and wine-soaked fruit can enhance rather than compete.
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ABV
46%
Age
NAS
Style
Blended
Price
£44.5
✦ Neatly Summary
The Legendary Red Silkie Irish Whiskey is a blended from Sliabh Liag (Ireland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and sweet character — sherried, dried fruit, smokey, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
Sliabh Liag's Legendary Red Silkie combines peaty malt whiskey with creamy grain whiskey, then finished in Rioja and Ribera del Duero casks to introduce wine cask richness. The palate bursts with summer berries, dark cherry, and plum alongside smoky, slightly spicy undertones that mirror the whisky's Spanish oak influence. These wine finishes add richness and a velvety texture that bridges Irish and Iberian traditions. Best enjoyed neat or with a single large ice cube, this is for drinkers who appreciate how smoke and wine-soaked fruit can enhance rather than compete.
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