Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey vs Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish WhiskeyMortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
DistilleryCopelandMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£35.75£33.63
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£35.75 vs £33.63)

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.63 vs £35.75)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

VanillaFresh FruitYeasty

Only Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Old WoodSherriedToasted

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