Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey vs Lustau San Emilio Pedro Ximénez Sherry

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

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish WhiskeyLustau San Emilio Pedro Ximénez Sherry
DistilleryCopelandLustau
Region
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£35.75£27.75
Rating5.00/5

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Lustau San Emilio Pedro Ximénez Sherry

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lustau San Emilio Pedro Ximénez Sherry

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Lustau San Emilio Pedro Ximénez Sherry is better value at £28 vs £36.

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

  • More expensive (£35.75 vs £27.75)

Lustau San Emilio Pedro Ximénez Sherry

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.75 vs £35.75)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Lustau?

Lustau San Emilio Pedro Ximénez Sherry suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitYeasty

Only Lustau San Emilio Pedro Ximénez Sherry

Dried FruitToasted

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