Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey vs Highland Blended Malt - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

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

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish WhiskeyHighland Blended Malt - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)
DistilleryCopelandWM Cadenhead
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£35.75£33.98
Rating5.00/5

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Highland Blended Malt - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Blended Malt - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Highland Blended Malt - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £34 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 £33.98)

Highland Blended Malt - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.98 vs £35.75)

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 Highland?

Highland Blended Malt - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

Fresh FruitYeasty

Only Highland Blended Malt - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

ToastedNutty

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