Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey vs Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish WhiskeyGlen Ord 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryCopelandGlen Ord
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£35.75£40.91
Rating5.00/5

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £41.

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£40.91 vs £35.75)
  • 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 Glen?

Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

Yeasty

Only Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Toasted

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