The Speyside 12 Year Old vs Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

The Speyside 12 Year OldCanadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistillerySpeysideThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandCanada
TypeSingle MaltCorn
ABV40%45.8%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£28.67£36.95
Rating4.93/55.00/5

The Speyside 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

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

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

The Speyside 12 Year Old

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 4.93).

The Speyside 12 Year Old is better value at £29 vs £37.

For beginners: The Speyside 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

The Speyside 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.67 vs £36.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.9 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.95 vs £28.67)

Who should buy The?

The Speyside 12 Year Old 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

HoneyFresh FruitVanilla

Only The Speyside 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractToasted

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

New WoodCooked Mash

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