Old Perth Number 1 Release vs Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Old Perth Number 1 ReleaseCopeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
DistilleryOld PerthCopeland
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£27.99£35.75
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Old Perth Number 1 Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Number 1 Release is better value at £28 vs £36.

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

Old Perth Number 1 Release

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.99 vs £35.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£35.75 vs £27.99)

Who should buy Old?

Old Perth Number 1 Release 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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Nutty

Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

Fresh FruitYeasty

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