Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory vs Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - SignatoryCopeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
DistilleryLinkwoodCopeland
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%40%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£46.31£35.75
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value86/100

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is better value at £36 vs £46.

For beginners: Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.31 vs £35.75)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

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

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory

SherriedOld WoodToasted

Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitYeasty

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