Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (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.
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Linkwood
★ 4.67
£40
Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£37
| Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie) | Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Canada |
| Type | Single Malt | Corn |
| ABV | 46% | 45.8% |
| Age | 10 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £39.95 | £36.95 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
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 4.67).
Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £37 vs £40.
For beginners: Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£39.95 vs £36.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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)
- +More affordable (£36.95 vs £39.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie) 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
Only Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Only Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)