Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey vs Glenallachie 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11187) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Copeland
★ 5.00
£36

Glenallachie 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11187) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
GlenAllachie
£34
| Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey | Glenallachie 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11187) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Copeland | GlenAllachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 7 yr |
| Price | £35.75 | £34.47 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Glenallachie 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11187) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Glenallachie 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11187) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenallachie 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11187) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £34 vs £36.
For beginners: Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
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 £34.47)
Glenallachie 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11187) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£34.47 vs £35.75)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Glenallachie?
Glenallachie 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11187) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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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