Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey vs Loch Lomond 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Copeland
★ 5.00
£36

Loch Lomond 12 Year Old
Loch Lomond
★ 3.84
£42
| Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey | Loch Lomond 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Copeland | Loch Lomond |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £35.75 | £41.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.84/5 |
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Loch Lomond 12 Year Old
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Loch Lomond 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.84).
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is better value at £36 vs £42.
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
Loch Lomond 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£41.9 vs £35.75)
- −Lower community rating (3.8 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 Loch?
Loch Lomond 12 Year Old 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
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