Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey vs Hayman's London Dry Gin

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

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish WhiskeyHayman's London Dry Gin
DistilleryCopelandHaymans
Region
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£35.75£25.75
Rating5.00/5

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Hayman's London Dry Gin

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hayman's London Dry Gin

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Hayman's London Dry Gin is better value at £26 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£35.75 vs £25.75)

Hayman's London Dry Gin

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£25.75 vs £35.75)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Hayman's?

Hayman's London Dry Gin suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractYeasty

Only Hayman's London Dry Gin

FragantCitric

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