Amrut Single Malt (Old Bottling) vs Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Amrut Single Malt (Old Bottling)Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
DistilleryAmrutCopeland
Region
CountryIndiaIreland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£26.25£35.75
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Amrut Single Malt (Old Bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Amrut Single Malt (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Amrut Single Malt (Old Bottling) is better value at £26 vs £36.

For beginners: Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Amrut Single Malt (Old Bottling)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£26.25 vs £35.75)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£35.75 vs £26.25)

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut Single Malt (Old Bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

Both taste of

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Amrut Single Malt (Old Bottling)

ToastedNew WoodCooked Mash

Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

HoneyFresh FruitYeasty

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