Old Williamsburg Bourbon vs Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Old Williamsburg Bourbon
Old Williamsburg
£37

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Copeland
★ 5.00
£36
| Old Williamsburg Bourbon | Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Williamsburg | Copeland |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Ireland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £36.99 | £35.75 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Old Williamsburg Bourbon
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Old Williamsburg Bourbon
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Quick verdict
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is better value at £36 vs £37.
For beginners: Old Williamsburg Bourbon is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Old Williamsburg Bourbon
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.99 vs £35.75)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Old?
Old Williamsburg Bourbon is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Copeland?
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Old Williamsburg Bourbon
Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey