Balmenach 9 Year Old 2000 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor) vs Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2000 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)
Balmenach
£30
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Copeland
★ 5.00
£36
| Balmenach 9 Year Old 2000 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor) | Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balmenach | Copeland |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £29.69 | £35.75 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2000 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2000 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Quick verdict
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2000 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £30 vs £36.
For beginners: Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2000 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£29.69 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 £29.69)
Who should buy Balmenach?
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2000 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor) 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 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
Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey