Glen Moray 12 Year Old 35cl vs Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 35clCopeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
DistilleryGlen MorayCopeland
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£25.95£35.75
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 35cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 35cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 35cl is better value at £26 vs £36.

For beginners: Glen Moray 12 Year Old 35cl is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 35cl

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£25.95 vs £35.75)

Cons

  • 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

  • More expensive (£35.75 vs £25.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 35cl 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

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

Yeasty

Where to buy

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 35cl

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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