Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey vs Inchmurrin 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 33) (Signatory)

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

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish WhiskeyInchmurrin 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 33) (Signatory)
DistilleryCopelandLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS19 yr
Price£35.75£44.5
Rating5.00/5

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Inchmurrin 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 33) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 33) (Signatory)

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 £45.

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

Inchmurrin 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 33) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.5 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 33) (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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

Yeasty

Only Inchmurrin 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 33) (Signatory)

Hay-like

Where to buy

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