Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) vs Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)
Strathclyde
£40
Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£37
| Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) | Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathclyde | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Canada |
| Type | Grain | Corn |
| ABV | 64.4% | 45.8% |
| Age | 13 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £39.95 | £36.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)
Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)
Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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: Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (64.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£39.95 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 £39.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) 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 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
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