The Legendary Red Silkie
The second release of the limited edition Red Silkie is back at last! The Legendary Red Silkie Irish Whiskey is inspired by the final journey of Donegal nobleman, Red Huge O'Donnell. Finished in both Rioja and Ribera red wine casks to create a whiskey like no other. This combination of wine cask finishes gives the whiskey extraordinary depth of character, matched with the signature softness of the award-winning Silkie blend.
The second release of the limited edition Red Silkie is back at last! The Legendary Red Silkie Irish Whiskey is inspired by the final journey of Donegal nobleman, Red Huge O'Donnell. Finished in both Rioja and Ribera red wine casks to create a whiskey like no other. This combination of wine cask finishes gives the whiskey extraordinary depth of character, matched with the signature softness of the award-winning Silkie blend.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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Finish | Resin sweet followed by a drying wine tannin and a hint of smoke that ebbs away |
Colour | Deep amber |
Tasting Notes from the Producer | |
Aromas (without water) | Spicy with a red berry sweetness, strawberry laces, sandal wood, nutmeg and dried apple slices. |
Flavour | Aromatic and sweet, strawberry coulis, marmalade, dried fruit steeping in Earl grey tea, opens to dry wine notes, and oak tannins and maintains a crisp freshness. |
Fact Sheet
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Fluid | 70cl |
Maturation | Finished in both Rioja and Ribera red wine casks |
Alcohol % | 46% |
Country | Ireland |
Producer | Sliabh Liag Distillery |