The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) vs Copeland Merchants’ Quay 5 Year Old Single Grain Whiskey

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

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)Copeland Merchants’ Quay 5 Year Old Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryGlenturretCopeland
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV50%46%
Age10 yr5 yr
Price£48.42£35.5
Rating5.00/5

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Copeland Merchants’ Quay 5 Year Old Single Grain Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Copeland Merchants’ Quay 5 Year Old Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Copeland Merchants’ Quay 5 Year Old Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £36 vs £48.

For beginners: Copeland Merchants’ Quay 5 Year Old Single Grain Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.42 vs £35.5)

Copeland Merchants’ Quay 5 Year Old Single Grain Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.5 vs £48.42)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy The?

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Copeland?

Copeland Merchants’ Quay 5 Year Old Single Grain Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokeyToasted

Only Copeland Merchants’ Quay 5 Year Old Single Grain Whiskey

Fresh FruitSherriedFragant

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