| Rating | 92 |
| Style |
Irish Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | Ireland |
| ABV | 46% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $53.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2026-03-10 |
The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey Review
The flagship release from the Donegal County-based Sliabh Liag Distillers is a newish release that demands more attention. This is a complex blend of double and triple-distilled single malts, some matured in sherry casks, along with corn-based single grain whiskey. Clearly a Scotch lover’s–whiskey, it has a rich, chocolatey palate that’s a little bit bready with touches of candied ginger and orange peel, all backed by pleasant wisps of peat smoke.
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