Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryMortlachThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandCanada
TypeSingle MaltCorn
ABV43%45.8%
Age15 yr8 yr
Price£26.4£36.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

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

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

Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)

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).

Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £26 vs £37.

For beginners: Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£26.4 vs £36.95)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.95 vs £26.4)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 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 Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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

VanillaNew WoodFresh FruitCooked Mash

Where to buy

Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

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