The Hive 12 Year Old (Wemyss Malts) vs Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Hive 12 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)
Wemyss Malts
★ 3.75
£42
Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£37
| The Hive 12 Year Old (Wemyss Malts) | Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Wemyss Malts | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Canada |
| Type | Blended Malt | Corn |
| ABV | 40% | 45.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £42.34 | £36.95 |
| Rating | 3.75/5 | 5.00/5 |
The Hive 12 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)
Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
The Hive 12 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)
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 3.75).
Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £37 vs £42.
For beginners: The Hive 12 Year Old (Wemyss Malts) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
The Hive 12 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.34 vs £36.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.8 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 £42.34)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy The?
The Hive 12 Year Old (Wemyss Malts) 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
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