Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey vs Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Copeland
★ 5.00
£36
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Balblair
£31
| Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey | Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Copeland | Balblair |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 20 yr |
| Price | £35.75 | £31.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Quick verdict
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl is better value at £31 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 £31.45)
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£31.45 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 Balblair?
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
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Where to buy
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange