Silkie The Legendary Silkie Armagnac Cask

This edition of The Legendary Silkie is finished in Armagnac casks — the French grape brandy lays a floral, grapey layer over Silkie's familiar honey-and-apple signature.

€62,95

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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.

Soft & FruityFor moments of peace & relaxation

Sweet Dry Light Rich

Soft & Fruity Full & Sweet

Spicy & Hot

Smoky & Powerful

Tasting notes

Nose

White grape. Blossom. Honey.

Palate

Soft fruit. Vanilla. A light grape note.

Finish

Medium-long. Floral. Fresh.

Specifications

Distillery: Sliabh Liag Distillers
Brand: Silkie
Country of origin: Ireland
Region: Donegal
Whisky style: Blended Irish Whiskey, Armagnac cask finish
Cask type: Ex-bourbon, finished in Armagnac 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 an unusual, floral Armagnac finish in an approachable Irish whiskey.

Food pairing

Grape tart
Soft cream cheese
White chocolate

Why I chose this

You do not often see an Irish whiskey finished in Armagnac casks, and that French accent makes it lighter and more floral than you might expect. I recommend it for a summer get-together or as an aperitif. For anyone who already knows the standard Legendary, it is a lovely side step.

Edwin — Mood4WhiskyOwner & Whisky Ambassador

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an Armagnac cask do to this Silkie?

It lays a floral, white-grape layer over the familiar honey and apple. Armagnac is a French grape brandy; after maturing in ex-bourbon, the whiskey is finished in casks that previously held Armagnac. That is why this version sits in Smooth & Fruity on our Flavour Compass.

How does the Armagnac Cask compare with the standard Legendary Silkie?

It shares the same blended Irish whiskey base, but with an extra finish in Armagnac casks and bottled at 46% rather than 40% ABV. That makes it more floral, fresher and slightly fuller. The standard Legendary is rounder and more honeyed and sits in Rich & Sweet.

Does The Legendary Silkie Armagnac Cask work as an aperitif?

Yes, its floral nose and fresh finish make it very well suited. Pour a small measure neat at room temperature in a tulip glass, or with a single ice cube on a warm day. A mild cream cheese or a slice of grape tart goes nicely with it.