Canadian Corn Whisky #1 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Canadian Corn Whisky #1 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Big Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryCanadaScotland
TypeCornBlended Malt
ABV51.9%52.8%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£39.95£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Canadian Corn Whisky #1 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

Smoke66/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner35/100
Value100/100

Canadian Corn Whisky #1 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Canadian Corn Whisky #1 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £40 vs £48.

For beginners: Canadian Corn Whisky #1 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Canadian Corn Whisky #1 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £47.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.9 vs £39.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Canadian?

Canadian Corn Whisky #1 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Big?

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 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.

Tasting notes

Only Canadian Corn Whisky #1 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SherriedVanillaCooked FruitHoneyToasted

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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