Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800733) - The Artful Dodger vs Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800733) - The Artful Dodger
Auchroisk
£53
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Copeland
★ 5.00
£36
| Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800733) - The Artful Dodger | Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Copeland |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 59.5% | 40% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £53.33 | £35.75 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800733) - The Artful Dodger
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800733) - The Artful Dodger
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 £53.
For beginners: Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800733) - The Artful Dodger
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£53.33 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 Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800733) - The Artful Dodger is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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
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