Benrinnes 6 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) vs Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Benrinnes 6 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
DistilleryBenrinnesCopeland
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%40%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£40.06£35.75
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Benrinnes 6 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Benrinnes 6 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is better value at £36 vs £40.

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

Benrinnes 6 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£40.06 vs £35.75)

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.75 vs £40.06)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 6 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Benrinnes 6 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

ToastedSherried

Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

VanillaFresh FruitYeasty

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