Inchmurrin 21 Year Old 1989 (Signatory) vs Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Inchmurrin 21 Year Old 1989 (Signatory)Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
DistilleryLoch LomondCopeland
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£37.95£35.75
Rating5.00/5

Inchmurrin 21 Year Old 1989 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Inchmurrin 21 Year Old 1989 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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 £38.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 21 Year Old 1989 (Signatory) is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Inchmurrin 21 Year Old 1989 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£37.95 vs £35.75)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 21 Year Old 1989 (Signatory) 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

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Inchmurrin 21 Year Old 1989 (Signatory)

Old WoodLeafy

Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

VanillaFresh FruitYeasty

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