Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey vs Linkwood 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 5920+5921) (Signatory)

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

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish WhiskeyLinkwood 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 5920+5921) (Signatory)
DistilleryCopelandLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS19 yr
Price£35.75£43.51
Rating5.00/5

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Linkwood 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 5920+5921) (Signatory)

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

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 5920+5921) (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 £44.

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

Linkwood 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 5920+5921) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£43.51 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 Linkwood?

Linkwood 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 5920+5921) (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

Yeasty

Only Linkwood 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 5920+5921) (Signatory)

Toasted

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