Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey vs Evan Williams Extra Aged (43%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Copeland
★ 5.00
£36

Evan Williams Extra Aged (43%)
Evan Williams
★ 4.52
£27
| Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey | Evan Williams Extra Aged (43%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Copeland | Evan Williams |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | America |
| Type | Blended | Bourbon |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 7 yr |
| Price | £35.75 | £26.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.52/5 |
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Evan Williams Extra Aged (43%)
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Evan Williams Extra Aged (43%)
Quick verdict
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.52).
Evan Williams Extra Aged (43%) is better value at £27 vs £36.
For beginners: Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£35.75 vs £26.75)
Evan Williams Extra Aged (43%)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£26.75 vs £35.75)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Evan?
Evan Williams Extra Aged (43%) 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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