Aberfeldy 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 15275) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Aberfeldy 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 15275) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryAberfeldyThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandCanada
TypeSingle MaltCorn
ABV46%45.8%
Age8 yr8 yr
Price£47.95£36.95
Rating5.00/5

Aberfeldy 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 15275) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Aberfeldy 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 15275) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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 £48.

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

Aberfeldy 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 15275) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£47.95 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 £47.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aberfeldy?

Aberfeldy 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 15275) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

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

HoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Aberfeldy 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 15275) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractToasted

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

New WoodCooked Mash

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