Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey vs North Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 8 Year Old - Batch 3 (Thompson Bros.)

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

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish WhiskeyNorth Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 8 Year Old - Batch 3 (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryCopelandThompson Bros.
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%44.9%
AgeNASNAS
Price£35.75£36.95
Rating5.00/5

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

North Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 8 Year Old - Batch 3 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 8 Year Old - Batch 3 (Thompson Bros.)

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 £37.

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

North Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 8 Year Old - Batch 3 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.95 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 North?

North Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 8 Year Old - Batch 3 (Thompson Bros.) 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

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

VanillaYeasty

Only North Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 8 Year Old - Batch 3 (Thompson Bros.)

Sandy

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