Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie) vs Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryCraigellachieThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandCanada
TypeSingle MaltCorn
ABV46%45.8%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£42.83£36.95
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)

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 £43.

For beginners: Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.83 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 £42.83)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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 Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)

Malt ExtractToastedOld Wood

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

New WoodFresh FruitCooked Mash

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