Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57%) vs Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57%)Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryEdradourThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandCanada
TypeSingle MaltCorn
ABV57%45.8%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£52.66£36.95
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £37 vs £53.

For beginners: Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57%)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£52.66 vs £36.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£36.95 vs £52.66)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57%) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Canadian?

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Honey

Only Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57%)

SherriedCooked FruitChocolateDried Fruit

Only Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaNew WoodFresh FruitCooked Mash

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