Silkie The Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey

The Dark Silkie is the richer, sherry-led side of the Silkie story: a deeper amber and fuller than the Legendary, with dried fruit and spice instead of honey and apple.

€44,95

WebwinkelKeur 9.8 · 327 reviews
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Taste & character

M4W Flavor Compass

Our Flavor Compass divides whisky into four flavor areas. The dot indicates where this bottle stands.

Full & SweetFor cozy evenings & good conversations

Sweet Dry Light Rich

Soft & Fruity Full & Sweet

Spicy & Hot

Smoky & Powerful

Tasting notes

Nose

Dried fruit. Orange peel. Cinnamon.

Palate

Raisin. Nuts. Spicy sweetness.

Finish

Medium-long. Warming. Spicy.

Specifications

Distillery: Sliabh Liag Distillers
Brand: Silkie
Country of origin: Ireland
Region: Donegal
Whisky style: Blended Irish Whiskey
Cask type: Sherry casks
Maturation: No age statement (NAS)
ABV: 46% ABV
Volume: 700 ml
Chill-filtered: Not specified by the producer
Colouring added: Not specified by the producer

Who is it for?

For anyone looking for a richer, sherry-led Irish whiskey within the same approachable Silkie story.

Food pairing

Speculoos biscuits
Dried figs
Dark chocolate

Why I chose this

Anyone who already knows the Legendary Silkie and wants a little more depth gets this Dark Silkie from me. I like to pour it in the winter months, after dinner, when the conversation carries on a while longer. It stays approachable, but has just a bit more to say.

Edwin — Mood4WhiskyOwner & Whisky Ambassador

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does The Dark Silkie get its dark colour?

Mainly from maturation in sherry casks, which give the whiskey a deeper amber colour and notes of dried fruit. The producer does not state whether colouring has also been added, so we can neither confirm nor rule that out. In flavour it is clearly fuller and spicier than the lighter Legendary.

Is The Dark Silkie stronger than The Legendary Silkie?

Yes, The Dark Silkie is bottled at 46% ABV, compared with 40% for the Legendary. That gives it more body and a warmer finish. If you find it too powerful neat, add a few drops of water; the spice and dried fruit often come through even better.

What food goes with The Dark Silkie?

Anything with warm spices and dried fruit. Speculoos biscuits, dried figs or a piece of dark chocolate all pair nicely with the sherry maturation. That makes it a lovely whiskey with coffee or to round off a dinner in the winter months.