Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey vs Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022)

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

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish WhiskeyGlenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022)
DistilleryCopelandGlenmorangie
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£35.75£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022)

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 £50.

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

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 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 Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022) 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

Vanilla

Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitYeasty

Only Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Where to buy

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - The Lasanta (Pre 2022)

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