Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Allt-á-Bhainne
£52
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Copeland
★ 5.00
£36
| Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Allt-á-Bhainne | Copeland |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £51.95 | £35.75 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
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 £52.
For beginners: Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£51.95 vs £35.75)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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
Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?
Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
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.
Tasting notes
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