Ha'penny Irish Whiskey vs Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Ha'penny Irish WhiskeyCanadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryHa'pennyThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryIrelandCanada
TypeBlendedCorn
ABV43%45.8%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£33.95£36.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Ha'penny Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

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

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

Ha'penny Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ha'penny Irish Whiskey is better value at £34 vs £37.

For beginners: Ha'penny Irish Whiskey is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Ha'penny Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.95 vs £36.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.95 vs £33.95)

Who should buy Ha'penny?

Ha'penny 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 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Ha'penny Irish Whiskey

SherriedDried Fruit

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

New WoodFresh FruitCooked Mash

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