Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey vs Blended Scotch - The McKallaster Edition (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish WhiskeyBlended Scotch - The McKallaster Edition (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryCopelandThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV40%43.2%
AgeNASNAS
Price£35.75£29.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Blended Scotch - The McKallaster Edition (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blended Scotch - The McKallaster Edition (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Scotch - The McKallaster Edition (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £30 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

Cons

  • More expensive (£35.75 vs £29.95)

Blended Scotch - The McKallaster Edition (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.95 vs £35.75)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Blended?

Blended Scotch - The McKallaster Edition (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Extract

Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

Fresh FruitYeasty

Only Blended Scotch - The McKallaster Edition (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Toasted

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