Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl vs Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Balblair
£31
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Copeland
★ 5.00
£36
| Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl | Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Copeland |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £31.45 | £35.75 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
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).
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)
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)
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.
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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Where to buy
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange