Silkie The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

Silkie is an Irish blended whiskey brand from Sliabh Liag Distillers, named after the "selkies" — the seal women of Celtic mythology from the rugged Donegal coast. The Legendary Silkie is the brand's smooth, approachable core bottling: rounded, honey-sweet and full of ripe fruit.

€42,95

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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.

Full & SweetFor cozy evenings & good conversations

Sweet Dry Light Rich

Soft & Fruity Full & Sweet

Spicy & Hot

Smoky & Powerful

Tasting notes

Nose

Honey. Green apple. Vanilla.

Palate

Smooth and rounded. Honey-sweet with ripe apple.

Finish

Medium length. Gently spiced.

Specifications

Distillery: Sliabh Liag Distillers
Brand: Silkie
Country of origin: Ireland
Region: Donegal
Whisky style: Blended Irish Whiskey
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks
Maturation: No age statement (NAS)
ABV: 40% 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 approachable, smooth Irish whiskey with a strong story about the Donegal coast and the Celtic myths of the seal folk.

Food pairing

Honey cake
Apple pie
Mild semi-mature cheese

Why I chose this

The Legendary Silkie is my answer when someone wants a bottle for a birthday party where far from everyone drinks whisky. It is round and friendly, and I always tell the story of the selkies of the Donegal coast along with it. That way the first glass becomes a conversation straight away.

Edwin — Mood4WhiskyOwner & Whisky Ambassador

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Silkie whiskey named after?

The selkies: the seal women of Celtic mythology who, according to legend, lived along the rugged coast of Donegal. The brand comes from Sliabh Liag Distillers in that same corner of north-west Ireland. The Legendary Silkie is the soft, approachable core bottle of the range.

What is the difference between The Legendary Silkie and The Dark Silkie?

The Legendary Silkie matures in ex-bourbon casks and, at 40% ABV, is light, round and honey-sweet. The Dark Silkie matures in sherry casks, is 46% ABV and is darker and fuller, with dried fruit and spice. Both are blended Irish whiskeys with no age statement and sit in Rich & Sweet on our Flavour Compass.

Can you drink The Legendary Silkie with ice?

Yes, that works well. At 40% ABV and with a soft, round flavour, it stays pleasant with an ice cube, ideal on a warm evening. Neat in a tulip glass you will smell more of the honey and apple, so do try it without ice first.