Dewar's 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.

Dewar's 12 Year OldCanadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryDewar'sThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandCanada
TypeBlendedCorn
ABV40%45.8%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£31.85£36.95
Rating4.23/55.00/5

Dewar's 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

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

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

Dewar's 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 4.23).

Dewar's 12 Year Old is better value at £32 vs £37.

For beginners: Dewar's 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Dewar's 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.85 vs £36.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.2 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 £31.85)

Who should buy Dewar's?

Dewar's 12 Year Old 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

VanillaHoney

Only Dewar's 12 Year Old

ToastedMalt Extract

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

New WoodFresh FruitCooked Mash

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