Blended Scotch - The McKallaster Edition (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Blended Scotch - The McKallaster Edition (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyCopeland
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV43.2%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£29.95£35.75
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Blended Scotch - The McKallaster Edition (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Blended Scotch - The McKallaster Edition (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Scotch - The McKallaster Edition (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £30 vs £36.

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

Blended Scotch - The McKallaster Edition (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.95 vs £35.75)

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£35.75 vs £29.95)

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Scotch - The McKallaster Edition (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

Only Blended Scotch - The McKallaster Edition (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Toasted

Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

Fresh FruitYeasty

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