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 Whiskey
Copeland
★ 5.00
£36

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Mortlach
★ 4.00
£34
| Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey | Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Copeland | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 17 yr |
| Price | £35.75 | £33.63 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
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
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