Glen Spey 17 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) vs Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glen Spey 17 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlen SpeyThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandCanada
TypeSingle MaltCorn
ABV46%45.8%
Age17 yr8 yr
Price£40.09£36.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 17 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Spey 17 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

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 £40.

For beginners: Glen Spey 17 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Glen Spey 17 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£40.09 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 £40.09)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Spey 17 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) 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

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

Only Glen Spey 17 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

Malt Extract

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

New WoodCooked Mash

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