Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey vs Speyside Whisky 12 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Copeland
★ 5.00
£36
Speyside Whisky 12 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£45
| Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey | Speyside Whisky 12 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Copeland | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 45.8% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £35.75 | £44.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Speyside Whisky 12 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Speyside Whisky 12 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is better value at £36 vs £45.
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
- +More affordable (£35.75 vs £44.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Speyside Whisky 12 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£44.95 vs £35.75)
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 Speyside?
Speyside Whisky 12 Year Old (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
Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Only Speyside Whisky 12 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)