Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey vs Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2007 (cask CM258) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)

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

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish WhiskeyGlen Moray 12 Year Old 2007 (cask CM258) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
DistilleryCopelandGlen Moray
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%53.6%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£35.75£50.82
Rating5.00/5

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2007 (cask CM258) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2007 (cask CM258) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is better value at £36 vs £51.

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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2007 (cask CM258) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£50.82 vs £35.75)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Glen?

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2007 (cask CM258) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

Fresh FruitYeasty

Only Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2007 (cask CM258) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)

Toasted

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Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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