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The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

  • Distiller

    Sliabh Liag Distillers

  • Bottler

    Sliabh Liag Distillers

  • ABV

    46%

  • Age

    NAS

This is the original Silkie whiskey from Sliabh Liag Distillers. Bottled at 92 proof, this Irish whiskey is a blend of double- and triple-distilled malts; soft grain whiskey; and peated malt.

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  • Raided Score: 80
  • The Daily Pour
  • By T8ke
  • Silkie is a pleasant Irish whiskey that’s easily approached and easily enjoyed.
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  • Raided Score: 88
  • The Whiskey Wash
  • By Talia Gragg
  • A pleasant, bitter sort of amaro note runs throughout.
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  • Nose:

    Sweet on the nose. Fresh honey, toffee, some lime zest, pepper, orange peel and pear immediately greet you.

  • Taste:

    Moderate palate, with sweet honey, tart pear, apple, peaches and cream. There’s a satisfying breadiness here, as well as honey, slivered almond and a hint of pepper.

  • Finish:

    Long, pleasant finish with pepper, light oak, sweet cream and honey. There’s a lot going on here, and it holds on nicely!

  • Overall:

    Silkie is a pleasant Irish whiskey that’s easily approached and easily enjoyed. Good stuff here!

  • Score:

    80

  • Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.

  • By T8ke
  • Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources