Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
DistilleryMortlachCopeland
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%40%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£33.63£35.75
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £34 vs £36.

For beginners: Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.63 vs £35.75)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£35.75 vs £33.63)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Old WoodSherriedToasted

Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

VanillaFresh FruitYeasty

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