Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey vs Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)

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

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish WhiskeyInchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)
DistilleryCopelandLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£35.75£40.13
Rating5.00/53.00/5

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value75/100

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is better value at £36 vs £40.

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 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£40.13 vs £35.75)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (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 Extract

Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

Fresh FruitYeasty

Only Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)

Old WoodNutty

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