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The Legendary Dark Silkie, 46%

Price: 44 Issue: Summer 2023 Reviewer: Jonny McCormick Category: Blended Irish Whiskey

Beautifully dense smoky notes of coal dust and soot curl upward from the glass, complemented by aromas of black pepper, orchard fruit, shoe polish on leather boots, and dried coffee grounds. It feels smokier than ever. It hits the tongue with sliced apple, smoke, pepper- corn, clove, and little spice explosions, fading with notes of malt, lemongrass, ginger ale, and herbs. Exit via the long smoky finish.