Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey vs Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Copeland
★ 5.00
£36
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory
Linkwood
★ 4.00
£46
| Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey | Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Copeland | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 22 yr |
| Price | £35.75 | £46.31 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory
Quick verdict
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is better value at £36 vs £46.
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 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.31 vs £35.75)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - 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
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