Penderyn Myth vs Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Penderyn MythCopeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
DistilleryPenderynCopeland
Region
CountryWalesIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV41%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£25.9£35.75
Rating4.35/55.00/5

Penderyn Myth

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Penderyn Myth

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.35).

Penderyn Myth is better value at £26 vs £36.

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

Penderyn Myth

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£25.9 vs £35.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)

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)

Cons

  • More expensive (£35.75 vs £25.9)

Who should buy Penderyn?

Penderyn Myth 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 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

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Penderyn Myth

New WoodToasted

Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

Fresh FruitYeasty

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